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Where: Mesa Verde National Park, CO

Country: US

Length: 7.8 Miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

Crowds: Empty


Nearest Town: Durango

Miles from Town: 119 Miles

Elevation Gain: 200

Beginning Elevation: 8100 Feet

End/Highest Elevation:


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Trail Description

This trail climbs the east side of Prater Ridge and traverses the top of the ridge. Usually uncrowded; this offers a good chance to view wildlife.

Directions: From Morefield Campground, Prater Ridge Trailhead is in the southwest corner of Morefield Campground

Longest hiking trail in the park.

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Description

For more information on the Prater Ridge Trail, see GORP's Mesa Verde feature.

Directions

The park entrance is midway between Cortez and Mancos off U.S. 160. This trail can be accessed at the Moorefield Campground. Morefield campground is 4
miles from the entrance.

Highlights

Rises for 500 feet then flattens out with views of Montezuma Valley and the La Plata Mountains.


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