Mesa Verde Sunrise Tours
Watch the sunrise over the iconic Mesa Verde plateau in Hawkins Nature Preserve as you sip coffee at the canyon edge & learn about the history of southwest Colorado. Our walk is an easy 2-mile over sometimes uneven terrain. Afterward, guests can come back to explore the area on their own! Dogs are welcome, please ask before you bring Fido! As we walk through the preserve you will see & learn about the unique geology & ecology of southwest Colorado. We will stop at the canyon's edge to watch the sunrise over the La Plata mountains & Mesa Verde NP. A sunrise hike isn't complete without a treat, so I will make sure to bring your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate & a locally baked goodie! After the sun rises we will continue our walk through pinyon-juniper woodlands, stopping along the path to learn about various flora & fauna. We will also stop at a 1,000+-year-old ruin and discuss the lives & culture of the people that built Mesa Verde. *Tour is not in Mesa Verde National Park.
About this activity in Cortez
Includes
- Tea and coffee
- snacks
Excludes
- Private transportation
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- service animals allowed
- not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- wheelchair accessible
- there is a wheelchair accessible trail. please let tour operator know about accesibility needs at the time of booking.
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