Colorado · Hiking

Cliff Palace Loop Road

Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Cliff Palace Loop Road open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Mesa Verde National Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Mesa Verde National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cliff Palace Loop Road is an easy loop hike in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, managed by the National Park Service. The route is a loop, and the trailhead is at Cliff Palace Overlook Trailhead. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 69°F and lows near 43°F in May to highs around 76°F and lows near 50°F in September. July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 86°F. Restrooms are available along the way. A fee is charged for the visit. Several other trails sit close by. Soda Canyon Overlook Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and Sun Temple is about 0.2 mile away. Cliff Canyon Overlook and Sun Point View are each about 0.4 mile away. For an overnight stay, Mancos Canyon Campground is about 5.4 miles away.

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