Trail of the Ancients

States: Colorado and Utah
Length: 480.0 mi / 772.5 km
Time to Allow: Nine hours to drive (including backtracking) or six days to enjoy the byway

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.

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  Relax on the River along Trail of the Ancients

  Updated Apr 24, 2013 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul and Get Outdoors! And Go Boating

  Liberate yourself from the doldrums of 9 to 5 work, and find rest and relaxation on a river-rafting trip on the San Juan River along Utah’s Trail of the Ancients.

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  Capture the Colors at Mesa Verde along the Trail of the Ancients

  Sep 4, 2012 in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun

  Capture the colors of autumn at Mesa Verde National Park along the Trail of the Ancients. Fall brings cooler weather and fewer crowds, and adds colorful foliage to the park’s already striking geological and archaeological landscapes.

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  5-Day Trip: An Archaeological Adventure
  (Colorado to Utah)

  Use this itinerary to plan a hands-on tour through this bright, desert region, full of ancient history and intrigue. You'll wander where ancient...

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Trail of the Ancients:

• Trail of the Ancients - Colorado
• Trail of the Ancients - Utah