Petroglyph Point Trail
The only trail in the park to view petroglyphs.
Plan Around Petroglyph Point Trail
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Petroglyph Point Trail Details
This trail provides views of Spruce and Navajo Canyons. This is the only trail in the park to view petroglyphs. Gate access to trail is only available when Spruce Tree House is open. Please contact a ranger for times the gate is open. A Trail guide is available and registration is required.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1.25 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Petroglyph Point Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Petroglyph Point Trail
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Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
Explore a chronology of Ancestral Puebloan life and exhibits of prehistoric artifacts.
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Mesa Verde Park Headquarters
The Mesa Verde Headquarters and Chapin Mesa area (which includes the cliff dwellings and the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum) is a one-hour drive from Cortez, Colorado, heading east on Highway 160 to the park turnoff. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Durango, Colorado, heading west on Highway 160 to the park turnoff.
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Spruce Tree House
Enjoy the polygonal pattern of grooves in the exterior at Spruce Tree House, a very popular tour.
0.1 mi away
Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe
Enjoy a casual lunch or dinner next door to the Museum.
0.3 mi away
Spruce Canyon Trail
A 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.
