Mesa Verde National Park

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For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth.
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SPRING: This season offers a range of weather including clear skies, wind, rain, cloudy days and temperatures from 40–70°F (4–21° C). Snow may fall into May. SUMMER: Most days are sunny and temperatures can reach above 90°F (32°C) . Thunderstorms are common in July and August. FALL: Temperatures range from 50–75°F (10–24°C). Snow may fall as early as October. WINTER: Temps range from the teens to low 30s F (below -1°C) . Icy roads are common. Snow tires, all-wheel drive, or chains may be required.

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Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde National Park is in Southwest Colorado. The park entrance and the Visitor and Research Center are located ten miles east of Cortez, nine miles west of Mancos, and about 35 miles west of Durango, Colorado along Hwy 160. Mesa top ancestral sites, Cliff dwellings, tours, and the Mesa Verde Museum are 20 to 21 miles (approximately 45 minutes) south along the park road which which is steep, narrow, and winding.
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INFORMATION

Cliff Dwellings Are Closed During the Winter and Early Spring Seasons

Cliff dwelling tours and access to cliff dwellings are closed for the season. Twenty miles (45-minute drive) from the park entrance is the Mesa Verde Museum and Spruce Tree House Overlook. Views of ancestral sites are seen along the Mesa Top Loop Road. Click the link for information about visiting in winter.

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CAUTION

Park Hours may Change due to Winter Storms

Opening delays or temporary closures due to blowing snow, accumulation, and icy roads are likely when these conditions exist. Roads will reopen when snowplows have cleared them for safe two-way travel. Before visiting, check this page for up-to-date information. Colorado Traction Law may apply, see info below. Click link for weather.

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