Near Cliff Palace
Near Cliff Palace
Near Cliff Palace
Near Cliff Palace
Near Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace

4.5 (14 Ratings)
A great trail to a spectacular Cliff Palace site.
0.3
mi
Distance
136
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
To check out the ruins, you must purchase tickets for the ranger-led program. Check out the NPS site for more info on tours.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.31mi
Distance
136ft
Elevation Gain
146ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
6,829ft
High Point
6,681ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an amazing trail leading past and through rich cultural remnants. The ranger-led tour takes about one hour in total and requires climbing ladders. Check out the Cliff Palace Gem for more info on the ruins.

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