Trail of the Ancients - Colorado

State: Colorado
Length: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km
Time to Allow: Three hours to drive or 2.5 days to visit the byway

Explore the long and intriguing occupation of Southwestern Colorado by Native American peoples. Travel through the archaeological heartland of America while crossing the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Colorado high desert. World-renowned Mesa Verde National Park and the Ute Tribal Park are highlights on The Trail.

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  Trail of the Ancients

  Explore the long and intriguing occupation of the Four Corners region by Native American peoples. Travel through the archaeological heartland of America while crossing the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. World-renowned Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley Tribal Park, and Four Corners Monument are highlights on the trail.