May
30
Mesa Verde Hikes
This is an intriguing opportunity for anyone who enjoys hiking, history and archaeology!
Have you ever visited Mesa Verde National Park? If you have, you know what an amazing archeological site it is. If you have not visited, you have surely seen photos of its ruins.
This year is the Centennial Year of Mesa Verde National Park. In celebration, the park is opening two backcountry trails to visitors. These trails lead to ruins that have not been open to the public since the 1930′s and earlier.
Oak Tree House and Mug House are the two backcountry hike destinations that are being offered to visitors. Hiking to these destinations makes for a mysterious and adventuresome hike for the whole family. The trails are rugged and are not for the faint of heart. However, children are welcome to hike with their parents. These are ranger-guided day hikes and have some restrictions because of the frailty of the sites and rough terrain.
There is a limited number of hikers allowed and each hiker must register ahead of departure. This can be done online or on the phone. Click here to see the Mesa Verde Special backcountry hikes for 2006!
This is the opportunity of a lifetime to hike and see the archaeological discoveries that have been closed for decades! Take the whole family – hike for a day in Mesa Verde!
Posted by funhikes under Around Colorado,Hiking Trails
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