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Point Lookout Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Mesa Verde National Park
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Length

1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers

78%

Runnable

Elevation

527' 161 m

Ascent

-10' -3 m

Descent

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

8,434' 2,571 m

High

7,917' 2,413 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 33 days ago
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“A strenuous climb rewards runners with magnificent views of the Montezuma and Mancos valleys. ”

— Hunter R
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Lace up your adventure shoes and prepare for a steep but short climb up the Point Lookout Trail. Starting at the Point Lookout Trail Parking Area, near the northern side of Morefield Campground, switchback up the trail for .75 miles before reaching the mesa top.

Continue along the trail, taking moments to catch your breathe and enjoy the increasingly beautiful views evolving as you climb higher. Upon reaching Point Lookout, indulge in breathtaking views of the Montezuma and Mancos Valleys below.

Flora & Fauna [Suggest Changes]

Verdant desert shrubbery are abundant along the trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mesa Verde National Park

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  4.3 from 3 votes

#5

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in Mesa Verde National Park

#298

in Colorado

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