Scenic Drive Through Mesa Verde National Park In Colorado

In terms of history and beauty, there is no place quite like Mesa Verde National Park, with its stunning landscape and intricate dwellings. While there is no wrong way to experience this incredible area, we enjoy exploring it by car, which is precisely what you can do on this scenic drive through Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

Arguably the best drive at Mesa Verde, the Mesa Top Loop Road is a 6-mile trek that will transport you through time.

While 6 miles may not seem like much, the Mesa Top Loop Trail is packed full of fascinating things to see and do, beginning with short and sweet hikes to different indoor and outdoor attractions.

Featuring 12 paved, easy-to-navigate trails leading to archeological sites, visitors will see everything from dwellings to jaw-dropping scenic overlooks.

Don't feel like getting out of your car? No problem, as you can still see almost everything the area offers from the comfort of your vehicle.

To get even more out of your drive, tune in to the "700 Years of Mesa Verde History" audio tour available via the National Park Service's website.

Please note: An entrance fee is required to enter Mesa Verde National Park, which includes access to the Mesa Top Loop Trail.

To learn more about Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Top Loop Road - or to download your audio tour - please visit the National Park Service's website.

The Mesa Top Loop Trail is open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset.

Have you ever taken this scenic drive through Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado? Tell us in the comments!

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This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park, And It's A Breathtaking Journey

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