The Soda Canyon Overlook Trail is located about a mile beyond the Balcony House parking area along Cliff Palace Loop Road in Mesa Verde National Park. The parking area is quite small, and on our first attempt, we couldn’t find a spot. However, we were lucky on our second try. Cliff Palace Loop Road […]
Cedar Tree Tower is one of several tower sites that have been discovered within Mesa Verde National Park. Located off Mesa Tops Ruins Road (37.19843, -108.48219), the site features a small parking area with limited space for vehicles. A brief walk from the roadside brings visitors to the tower and kiva, structures built during the […]
The Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center is located at the entrance to the Mesa Verde National Park, off Highway 160. The center provides visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Various educational exhibits, interactive displays, and informational materials about the park can […]
Park Point, at 8,572 feet, is the highest elevation in Mesa Verde National Park. To reach the summit, hikers follow a short 1/2-mile out-and-back trail with about 50 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (37.28038, -108.46149), located off Mesa Top Ruins Road, the park’s main scenic drive. […]
