Begins at a parking- area on the Cliff Palace Loop Road, past the Balcony House parking area. This trail is an easy walk to the canyon edge, and offers views of Balcony House and other archeological sites along Soda Canyon.
The Basics
Location:
Mesa Verde National Park - Chapin Mesa
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Easy
Length:
3 mile roundtrip
Time to Allow:
1.5 to 2 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. Chapin Mesa is 25 miles inside the park.
