Mesa Top Loop Road - a 6-mile (10km) driving tour with short, paved trails - follows the Ancestral Puebloans as they make their way from pithouse to pueblo in roughly 600 years. Stop at one or more of the ten easily accessed archaeological sites and gain insight to Anasazi life. Enjoy views of Square Tower House, Sun Point and Cliff Palace from the overlooks along the route. And introduce the kids to two Anasazi peoples: Basketmakers and Puebloans. Mesa Top Loop Road, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 81330 |
a Verde National ParkAlfredo De Simone
View all photos | More photo galleries Mesa Top Sites informationMesa Top Sites trip plannerMesa Top Sites reviewsFun stuff for kids Getting There Mesa Top Loop Road, on Chapin Mesa, is roughly 6 miles (10km) from the Far View Visitor Center and roughly 21 miles (34km) from the main entrance of Mesa Verde National Park. Allow 20 minutes for the drive from Far View Center and 50 minutes from the park entrance. Follow the Chapin Mesa Road to the four way stop. Turn left and follow the signs. Map It!
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Getting Around The 6-mile (10km) self-guided Mesa Top Loop Road takes roughly 1 hour. All of the trails are paved and the sites are easily accessible. Map of Chapin Mesa
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Hours & Times Mesa Top Loop Road is open daily 8:00 to sunset year round. Admission & Fees Entrance to the Mesa Top Loop Road is included in the park admission fee. Things to Keep in Mind Brochures are available at various points along the route. Restrooms are situated at the half way point. More Tourist Attractions in Mesa Verde National ParkCultural Vacations Spruce Tree HouseWetherill MesaCliff PalaceBalcony HouseChapin Mesa Museum|Been to Mesa Top Sites? Write a review »Tell us about your trip » Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Colorado
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