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Knife Edge TrailA nice, flat, two mile round-trip stroll following the old unpaved historic entrance road to the park which features stunning views of Montezuma Valley.
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Hiking, Mesa Verde National Park
Explore Hiking in Mesa Verde National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Mesa Verde National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Point Lookout TrailEnjoy a hike that takes you up a series of switchbacks for spectacular views of Montezuma and Mancos Valleys.
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Spruce Canyon TrailA 2.5 mile loop that starts from the trailhead to Spruce Tree House. Enjoy the bottom of Spruce Canyon, then switchback back up to the mesa top.
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Soda Canyon OverlookThis is the only place where visitors can go at Mesa Verde to see the Balcony House without actually going on the guided tour.
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Farming Terrace TrailThis interesting half mile loop features a series of ancient check dams that the Ancestral Puebloans used to creating farming terraces for corn, squash, and beans.
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Badger House Community TrailJourney through 600 years of prehistory on this community trail.
