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garyrc
Southfield, Michigan112 bidrag
sep. 2024 • Alene
I took the Cliff Palace tour as part of the excellent “700 Years Tour”, and I offer a different viewpoint from others here. You can get an excellent view of the structure from the viewing platform, so don’t miss this stop. From the platform, the optional guided tour descends a long and harrowing hewn-from-the-rock staircases and ladders. If you are not in very good shape and have not acclimated to the 7,000 foot elevation of the park, you might find it less pleasant than you expect it will be. I thought I was in OK shape, but was panting and gasping for breath and concerned I might lose my balance. Our park ranger guide was excellent. Exiting was also stressful, requiring narrow steps up, tight spaces, and several ladders.
But here is a secret: much of what she described was also said by the guide at the Spruce Tree House overlook. The Spruce house is currently closed for tours while they reinforce it for safety. From the deck, you get a great view and learn about that cliff dwelling that is nearly identical to the Cliff Palace. And you can do this in the shade, seated, and it is offered for free several times a day, just drop in. It is next to the museum, standard restrooms, and a café.
If you are up to it, don’t miss the guided Cliff House tour, just make sure to wear practical shoes, a hat, and bring water. But if you are not up to it, or can’t get tickets, follow my advice and you will get the next best thing with less stress.
Less than an hour south of Mesa Verde is the Aztec Ruins (Aztec, NM) National Monument which allows you to walk through the on-ground pueblo ruins and I highly recommend visiting that site if you are passing by in the area. Opt for the $3.00 guide book, it is worth the investment since the Ruins are free to visit.
But here is a secret: much of what she described was also said by the guide at the Spruce Tree House overlook. The Spruce house is currently closed for tours while they reinforce it for safety. From the deck, you get a great view and learn about that cliff dwelling that is nearly identical to the Cliff Palace. And you can do this in the shade, seated, and it is offered for free several times a day, just drop in. It is next to the museum, standard restrooms, and a café.
If you are up to it, don’t miss the guided Cliff House tour, just make sure to wear practical shoes, a hat, and bring water. But if you are not up to it, or can’t get tickets, follow my advice and you will get the next best thing with less stress.
Less than an hour south of Mesa Verde is the Aztec Ruins (Aztec, NM) National Monument which allows you to walk through the on-ground pueblo ruins and I highly recommend visiting that site if you are passing by in the area. Opt for the $3.00 guide book, it is worth the investment since the Ruins are free to visit.
Skrevet 24. september 2024
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RoverP
Inverness, UK799 bidrag
sep. 2024 • Par
This is an amazing place. You get excellent views from the viewing platform but it is worth taking the tour, if only to get close up to the building and the appreciation and sense of place that brings. The tour tells you little you don’t already know if you have been to any of the visitor centres or museums or have done a little background reading before coming. Several people on our tour struggled with the steep and narrow steps on the exit from the site, so just admire from the platform unless you are confident you can manage the climb out.
Skrevet 19. september 2024
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moodblu
West Valley City, UT1 596 bidrag
sep. 2024 • Par
Recently we went to Mesa Verde NP for our first time. Our first stop was the beautiful Cliff Palace. We did not take the hike and tour down to the structure, but were able to view it from the Cliff Palace viewpoint, and also from the Sun Temple viewpoint. (The Sun Temple viewpoint gives a better view of the Cliff Palace from the rim than right above it). It is an awe-inspiring sight, and even moreso by the knowledge that it was built hundreds and hundreds of years ago without the tools and technology of today. It is amazing that these dwellings have held up so well for so long. This is definitely a must-see if you go to Mesa Verde.
Skrevet 15. september 2024
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Rcbknights
Peoria, IL47 bidrag
sep. 2023 • Venner
Took the Cliff Palace Tour with a park ranger that happens every 30 minutes.
I highly recommend getting your passes a few months in advanced. amazing stop and scenic view point. The walk way is very well maintained and safe. The walk is minutes from the road. The views are phenomenal
I highly recommend getting your passes a few months in advanced. amazing stop and scenic view point. The walk way is very well maintained and safe. The walk is minutes from the road. The views are phenomenal
Skrevet 27. august 2024
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Staci T
New Braunfels, TX247 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Familie
Very cool guided tour. Was hot, but there is available shade. Only about 45 minutes. Bring water for sure! Wear good shoes because you will be climbing ladders. Restrooms and water fountains in parking area.
Skrevet 21. juli 2024
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HeavyHiker
Farmingdale, NY399 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
We opted to pay for the Cliff Palace tour (roughly an hour in length), which was worth every penny. You cannot descend to the dwellings without paying for the guided tour. People with physical disabilities should check with rangers before purchasing tickets. There are 100 uneven steps down with one ladder and 100 narrow stone steps with three short ladders to ascend up to the parking lot. The heaviest person in our tour group was 300 pounds and in reasonable shape and was able to complete the tour. Ranger Paul who led the tour was outstanding, informative and extremely engaging. After the initial descent, there is a brief stop where visitors are encouraged to sit on a cliff shelf during the ranger presentation; there is limited standing space during the this time. Dwellings themselves were amazing to see and completely worth the effort. We booked the earliest tour available to beat the heat, which worked well. Each tour has a maximum 50 people. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended.
Skrevet 7. juli 2024
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Vicky W
Orlando, FL55 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Par
We made reservations in advance for the Cliff Palace tour as were staying in the Mesa Verde lodge. The woman who narrated while on the bus had a PHD in Anthropology (as the bus made it's way to the Cliff Palace) was exceptional. She made sure to take questions and she answered them all. It was wonderful that someone like this made to the time to educate us all. She pointed out stops along the way and then back that we could stop on our own. The ranger giving the tour repeated a lot that was told to us on the bus, but it was fine. The actual walking tour is not difficult, but be aware of your own skills level. The few ladders and steps were not difficult. This is a tour that I feel ALL must experience, as this is the history of our heritage and our country.
Skrevet 19. juni 2024
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FamilyTravel
Clayton, NC38 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Cliff Palace. There are a few ladders and tight spaces, but average folks should navigate them well. The views and history are amazing. The only reason I give this four stars is due to the park service not limiting ages on this tour. It was stressful to watch young children not respect the edge of the high paths, and not respect the ruins themselves. This is a tour for seeing AND learning; reconsider if your child is not able to stand and listen for 10 minutes at a time.
Skrevet 12. juni 2024
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LuvMex828
Sheboygan Falls, WI253 bidrag
mai 2024 • Par
We got the first tour of the day, it was so peaceful and quiet. The tour is not overly strenuous, as there are a couple of built in times for the group to pause and catch their breath before moving to a different segment of the tour. The ladder climb through a tight squeeze added to the adventure.
Skrevet 28. mai 2024
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MikeJennyQ
Onalaska, WI963 bidrag
aug. 2023 • Par
Need a ticket to go down into it but you can get a few good looks at it from different points. This is the part that is in all of the history and archeology articles. The major visual for visiting the park
Skrevet 20. januar 2024
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Cliff house.
We are in our 60's and wondering if you walk out the same way as you go in? How bad is the walk to see this?
Thank you
Skrevet 16. juli 2022
Navnit S
Boulder, Colorado
Hi, I am planning to do the Balcony house tour at 11 am. If I want to do cliff palace before that, would the 10 am cliff palace tour give me sufficient time, or would that be cutting it too close? (all this is assuming they open the road in July)
Skrevet 22. juni 2022
Is the road open or still closed for construction to Cliff Palace? Will be going on 20 Oct
Skrevet 27. september 2021
The road was open to getting to cliff palace when we went. Down the road, it was closed for construction, and all buildings were closed.
Skrevet 1. oktober 2021
Are there likely to be tickets left the afternoon before we plan to visit please?
Skrevet 8. august 2019
Yes. We bought tickets the day of, but there were no morning slots available. I would have preferred a morning tour because of the heat.
Skrevet 9. september 2019
Will we be able to get 4 tickets for the tour if we arrive around 1pm? We are visiting Four Corners that morning and will have the whole afternoon there, but I'm concerned about driving all the way there only to find the tours are all sold out. We do not have the option to get tickets in advance.
Skrevet 30. juni 2019
Hi John D
All Ranger Guided Tours must be purchased in person but can be purchased up to 2 days in advance at only 3 places (2 are in the Park itself and the other is at the Durango Welcome Centre - in Durango, which is to the east of the Park).
Unfortunately Four Corners is to the SW of the Park so Durango is not an option (at least if you were coming from that way, they would know if tours booked out saving you the trip).
Perhaps you could ring the Entrance Centre to the Park along the way but still no guarantee that a group walks in immediately after you have rung and you still miss out. Would still suggest ringing anyway. Centre phone +1 970-529-4465.
The only tour that can be booked in advance online is the Twilight Tour to Cliff Palace which I did last September.and booked it before I left Australia.
There are Private Tours that can be booked in advance but expensive and appear to be only Full Day Tours.
All the best.
Skrevet 1. juli 2019
For a family who loves history and wants to see and hike as much of the park as possible, is 4 days too many, not enough, or just right? We plan on staying in the park and will visit in August when it is pretty hot.
Skrevet 28. juni 2019
Two days would be more than eno
ugh. Explore Durango- the train ride there was amazing.
Skrevet 8. juli 2019
*Due to the complexity and location of the preservation work needed at Cliff Palace this spring & fall, the cliff dwelling opens on May 25 and will close for the season on September 24."
Skrevet 8. november 2018
Would a fit man with a child in a carrier be able to do this tour?
Skrevet 24. september 2018
Not through the crack in the rock at the end. You could probably do it with a chest carrier, but I wouldn't try the stroller/carrier. With an infant(?), you really should stick to the mesa top ruins and the overlooks. It's way cool either way!
Skrevet 24. september 2018
Hello! So I’m a very overweight female age 28. My blood pressure is a little high (140/100) and I’ll be visiting Mesa Verde this week. I talked to my Dr about it but he doesn’t seem concerned and told me to reduce sodium and lose weight. Is the Cliff Palace Tour too strenuous?? I’ve read comments that elderly people can take this tour and I’ve also read comments that it’s physically difficult??? I really want to take the tour so what do you guys think? I feel like I’m pretty mobile, just might need to take a couple breaks.. please help! Lol
Skrevet 14. september 2018
Losing weight would help. Would recommend taking the earliest tour possible to avoid the heat. There are some steep steps down and parts are exposed to the sun. I saw older folks than me (look like they were 70 and older) go on this tour and climb the ladders but not a lot of obese folks. Water, hat sunscreen are mandatory as well as comfortable hiking shoes. This is not a place for sandals nor stupid beach flip-flops. Once you pass the metal gate the ranger told us there is no turning back. At the end of the tour you have to climb up stairs in a narrow passageway where you are sandwiched by the cliff walls then a final short ladder climb.
Skrevet 15. september 2018
Hi Tes and others, Just how tuff are the stairs, ladders and the walk. The NPS tour states its only a one hour tour. Should we do a self guided tour? Both seniors one with knee issues, one with asthma. Thanks!
Skrevet 23. august 2018
It’s a challenge for sure I have a hip replacement and I struggled with the descent and assent as did others but people are very patient and helpful and everyone wants it to work out for you. The asthma issue is worth thinking about due to the altitude- but it’s worth trying if you would like to be in the dwelling - if not great views from Top where the tours go from !
Skrevet 29. august 2018
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