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Mesa Verde National Park Scenic Drive
Mancos, Colorado
15.08 mi
/ 2247 ft gain
Mesa Verde National Park Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Mancos, Colorado.
Camp at Morefield Campground
Mancos, Colorado
Morefield Campground is located 4 miles inside of Mesa Verde National Park. There are 267 sites in the campground, and it has tent-only loops. There are also 15 full-hookup RV sites, with many more able to fit RVs. Reservations are recommended, but are not required; the full-hookup sites are the first to fill, but you should have pretty good luck getting a tent site without a reservation.
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Hike Point Lookout Trail
Mancos, Colorado
5.0
2.3 mi
/ 400 ft gain
This trail is located within Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park. The parking lot also serves as the parking lot for the amphitheater, so it's pretty huge - unless there's a program going on you shouldn't have to worry about finding a spot.
The trail starts out nice and level, facing north. It meanders through a field before taking a sharp right turn and beginning the slow series ...
Mesa Verde Point Lookout Trail
Mancos, Colorado
2.09 mi
/ 482 ft gain
Mesa Verde Point Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
Ramparts Loop
Mancos, Colorado
5.21 mi
/ 1037 ft gain
Ramparts Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mancos, Colorado.
Hike the Prater Ridge Trail
Mancos, Colorado
7.3 mi
/ 1167 ft gain
The Prater Ridge Trailhead is in the southwest corner of Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park. The trail is best used from spring to mid fall. The Prater Ridge Trail is a 7.3 mile loop.
Prater Ridge Trail
Mancos, Colorado
7.22 mi
/ 1037 ft gain
Prater Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
Knife Edge Trail
Mancos, Colorado
2 mi
/ 174 ft gain
Knife Edge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Colorado.
Hike the Knife Edge Trail
Mancos, Colorado
2 mi
/ 20 ft gain
The Knife Edge Trail leaves from a small parking lot located in Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park. It's definitely an easy trail, but it is perfect for the entire family. It offers an unhindered view westward, so it is a prime place to catch the sunset in the park, especially if you're staying at the campground.
The trail starts out in a grassy meadow but quickly opens up to exp...
Places to stay
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Morefield Campground
Experience unspoiled natural beauty in the spirit of the ancient Puebloans.The campsites are located in a wooded canyon that’s popular wi...
From $33 / night
Mancos, Colorado
Transfer Group Campground
Overview
Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its ...
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Far View Lodge
Far View Lodge is the only lodging inside of Mesa Verde National Park and is located 15 miles from the park entrance. The traditional Wes...
From $129 / night
Dolores, Colorado
Target Tree Campground
Overview
Target Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is t...
Dolores, Colorado
House Creek
Overview
House Creek Campground is located on the shores of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors ...
Dolores, Colorado
Mcphee Recreation Complex
Overview
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. V...
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