About
Length0.8 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadWetherill Mesa kiosk
SurfacePaved switchback path into the alcove
Best seasonLate May to October for the cliff dwelling tours. Wetherill Mesa is open summer only; the main road stays open all year.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🕳️ Cave or arch🏛️ Historic site

The one cliff dwelling you can walk into on your own, with no ticket.

Tips
Self-guided and free, which makes it the best option if the ticketed tours are sold out. It holds both a 626 AD pithouse village and a later cliff dwelling in the same alcove.
Location

Wetherill Mesa kiosk

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