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Petroglyph Point Hike

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Loop Trail

Where: Mesa Verde National Park, CO

Country: US

Length: 3 Miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

Crowds: Empty


Nearest Town: Denver

Miles from Town: 119 Miles

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Description

For more information on the Petroglyph Point Hike, see GORP's Mesa Verde feature.

Directions

The park entrance is midway between Cortez and Mancos off U.S. 160. The trail starts at the Chapin Mesa Museum.

Highlights

Relatively flat. The trail leads to a rock panel of Anasazi Petroglyphs, and ends with a spectacular view of Navajo and Spruce Canyons.


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