Petroglyph Point Trail

Mesa Verde
Drivetime
7hr
FROM DENVER
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
430 ft Gain
LENGTH
2.6 Mile
Loop
TAKE ME TO THE TRAILHEAD
NEW YORK WEATHER
WHAT YOU'LL SEE
Historical Sites
Historical Sites
Ghost Towns/Ruins
Ghost Towns/Ruins
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Rock Formations
Rock Formations
THINGS TO DO

Follow in the footsteps of ancient Native Americans as you trek through the canyon and take in some wall paintings!

Located within Mesa Verde National Park, this is a magical trail that takes you down into the Mesa. Walk in the footsteps of the Pueblos, over ancient steps and marvel at the sight of a cliff wall filled with petroglyphs!

This is the best hike in the park, it really lets you feel what it would have been like to be one of the ancient Pueblo cliff dwellers. Not nearly as busy as the rest of the park, this is a great place to get away from the crowds and enjoy the stunning landscape.

Wildflowers spring up next to the trail and within the ruins. Gorgeous views of the mesa await. We encourage you to take it slow on this trail and really enjoy the trip back in time to the ancient Pueblo! If you are making a trip to Mesa Verde, this adventure is a must.

Be sure to bring plenty of extra water, as it gets quite hot.

THINGS TO DO

Photography

A fantastic place to take pictures of Ancient American history and gorgeous landscapes!

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GETTING THERE

This trail begins just outside the museum in Mesa Verde National Park. Being a National Park, it obviously gets busy, but this is a good trail to get away from the crowd!

Mountain landscape

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