Spruce Canyon: Mesa Verde National Park

Difficulty: Easy

2.5 Miles round trip

After hiking to Petroglyph Point, you can lengthen out your hike another 2.5 miles to have a total of 5 miles. If you were to just do one hike or the other, I would definitely do the Petroglyph Point trail, but taking the Spruce Canyon trail is a great way to lengthen out your hiking time and be able to head to the canyon floor.

Petroglyph Point: Mesa Verde National Park

Difficulty: Easy

2.5 Miles Round Trip

Most of Mesa Verde is seen from view points on the road, but there are a few simple, short hikes that you can do that are definitely worth your time. Our favorite of these hikes was the Petroglyph Point Trail. Great views of the canyon, cliff dwellings, and of course the petrogyph wall are all part of this awesome little hike: there is A LOT to see in just 2.5 little miles!