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Colorado
0.5 mi
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Far View Lodge
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Open May to late-September. Far View Lodge, the only lodging within Mesa Verde National Park, sits on a high shoulder offering panoramic vistas and wildlife watching. The lodge was designed to reflect the true essence of Mesa Verde, with solitude all around you and freedom from the distraction of in-room TVs or cell phone service. Nothing fancy. Absolutely beautiful. Peaceful. A place to linger and appreciate why people lived here for seven centuries. The traditional Western decor of the lobby and dining room, fantastic views, warm hospitality and superb dining welcome you for an unforgettable vacation. The lodge has 150 rooms in 2 room types, Kiva and Kiva Deluxe View. Open May to late-September. Rates and dates are subject to change. For current information and reservations, please visit the Aramark website. Reservations You can reserve online or call 1-800-449-2288. Far View Lodge Amenities Award-Winning Metate Dining Room Gift Shops Lounge/Bar Mountain WiFI Free Guest Parking Non-Smoking ADA Accessible Pet-Friendly Room Amenities Private Bathroom Private Balcony Coffee Maker Mini-Fridge ADA Accessible Rooms Iron/Ironing Board Hair Dryer Rollaway Cribs Upon Request Complimentary Wi-Fi
Far View Community Sites
~3 min drive
<p>The Far View area was once an extensive farming community and one of the most densely populated regions of the Mesa Verde. This mesa top community includes Far View House, Pipe Shrine House, Coyote Village, Far View Reservoir (currently dry), Megalithic House, and Far View…
Park Point
~4 min drive
The highest elevation in the park at 8,572 feet (2,612 m) above sea level, Park Point is a breezy and cool place to picnic or take in the view. To the north, the 13,000 and 14,000-foot (4,000+ meters) peaks of the San Juan Mountains are visible. To the south, the high deserts…
Mcphee Overlook
~26 min drive
17 mi · Hard
Dolph Kuss
~27 min drive
3.1 mi · Moderate
Knife Edge Trail
~8 min drive
<p>Named after the historic Knife Edge Road which was known for it's scenic value, this trail follows the old roadway and leads to a viewpoint that affords excellent views across Montezuma Valley.</p> <p>A traveler in 1892 once described a trail on this ridge as the Crinkly Ed…
Farming Terrace Trail
~7 min drive
<p>This short, moderate trail winds along a series of farming terraces built by the Ancestral Pueblo people. Constructing check dams in a natural drainage to create farming terraces was a useful dryland farming technique. Soil and moisture collected behind the check dams durin…
Millset (Snow)
~27 min drive
6.7 mi · Hard
Dolph Kuss Loop (Snow)
~29 min drive
3.1 mi · Moderate
Prater Ridge Trail
~8 min drive
<p>The trail traverses Prater Ridge which divides Prater and Morefield Canyons. The South Loop offers views into Prater Canyon, named for an early pioneer family. The North Loop ascends for views into Montezuma Valley and the beautiful San Juan Mountains.</p> <h4>Trail Descrip…
Spruce Canyon Trail
~9 min drive
<p>The Spruce Canyon Trail offers an opportunity to explore the canyon bottoms of Mesa Verde and discover the plants and wildlife that live in this habitat. Parts of this canyon trail offers the shade of Douglas Fir trees and the coolness and humidity of a natural wetland area…
