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This drive visits some of the most impressive Ancestral Puebloan ruins and cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park.
The 6-mile Mesa Top Loop Road, open 8 am to sunset, stops at 12 sites including surface ruins and cliff dwelling overlooks. The most famous feature of the park, Cliff Palace, is visible from the Sun Point and Sun Temple overlooks. Sunrise photography isn't possible on the loop due to operating hours, but stunning sunsets can be captured from the cliff trails before the road closes.
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Drew Thompson
4/30/2022
Great sites
Really cool drive with plenty of viewpoints of the ancient Pueblo dwellings. Be sure to book at least one tour of either Long House ...
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Much to See
There is so much to see on this loop. The cliff dwelling and scenery is amazing.
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