Trail switchbacks up the back side of Point Lookout and follows the top of the mesa. The trail provides excellent views of both Montezuma and Mancos valleys, as well as the surrounding countryside.
The Basics
Location:
Mesa Verde National Park - Morefield Campground
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Difficult
Length:
4.6 mile roundtrip
Time to Allow:
2.5 to 3 hours
Season:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Visitor Use:
Directions to Trailhead
Mesa Verde National Park entrance is 9 miles east of Cortez on US Hwy 160. Morefield Campground is 4 miles inside the park.
