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Hiking · Durango, CO

Mesa Verde Tours

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
Go prepared

Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

60°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 60°

Storm chance

57% tonight

Wind

5 mph ENE

Animas River at Durango is running 834 cfs and rising, water 55°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

6,504ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Mesa Verde Tours operates out of Durango, Colorado, providing guided hiking and sightseeing access to Mesa Verde National Park. The service caters to moderate difficulty levels, accommodating visitors seeking interpretive tours and light physical activity within the park. Tours depart from 303 West College Drive in Durango, with transportation to and from the park included. The primary activity involves exploring ancient Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, such as Cliff Palace and Balcony House, which require climbing ladders and traversing rock faces. The tours typically last between five and a half hours for half-day options or a full day, with an elevation around 6,504 feet. Water is provided throughout the excursion, addressing the heat on the mesa. Parking is available for tour participants at the meeting point. Pets are welcome on these outings. The tours operate year-round, offering access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site regardless of seasonal weather conditions.

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High point

6,504 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

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