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Interpretive Sites: Colorado > Mesa Verde National Park

Quick Facts

Park Point

Elevation:	8,571 Feet (2671.8 Meters)
Length, Round Trip:	.5 Miles (0.83 Kilometers)

General Description

At 8,571 feet, Park Point is the highest point in the Mesa Verde National park. There is a ranger stationed at the fire lookout tower at the top. The four surrounding states; Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, are visible from this point.

Directions from Morefield Campground: About 6 miles from Morefield campground on the right side of the road.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Mid-April through Late October .

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