Mesa Verde National Park

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Mesa Verde National Park

This is a 4-day itinerary exploring Mesa Verde National Park and the surrounding towns, and it includes: - Flight Insight - Where to Stay - Restaurant Recommendations - Detailed Silverton Train Tips - Mesa Verde Trails You can follow this itinerary as it is, or mix it up with your own preferences for a trip that's best for you! Let me know what you think, and tag me on your trip photos! Kisses, @dressupgotravel

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Trip Planning

Best Time to Go

In my most honest opinion, you should do at least one of the guided tours when you go to Mesa Verde National Park. The self-guided hikes are amazing too, but the tours are great with information you get from the guide, and with the next-level "challenges" you won't get on a normal trail.

So, because the tours only run from May-October, I would say the best time to visit would be during fall. Fall would be ideal because it won't be as hot, but summer isn't so bad. I went during 4th of July weekend and the highest it went was 94 degrees and it's around noon to 2pm, so it's not that bad. Right? Just stay hydrated and dress accordingly. And you're planning this with me, and I was in the shade during the hottest hours so I got you. :)

Getting There and Around

Driving

Mesa Verde National Park is a 7-hour drive from Colorado's Capital, Denver. If you're driving from Arizona, hitting up the prettiest desert landscapes, you can add in Mesa Verde for an extra 6 hours from Sedona. If you're driving from New Mexico after consuming all their green chile, you'll get there in 4 hours from Albuquerque. And driving from my favorite adventure destination - Moab, Utah - is a little less than 3 hours.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Angel McQuade

Hiii! I'm Angel and I am gonna help you plan your trips so you don't have to stress about everything. I've been to 46 countries in 6 continents, and most of them I explored DIY. I've done the research for every place I visit and actually living out the plan, I see what works and what can make the experience better. It's like a self-check of what the internet tells you to do vs what you can actually do when you're there, and I'm giving you first-hand tips from my personal experiences. I’m a Mariott and Hyatt member so if you are too, you’re in luck because all of my itineraries have these stay options. I've been planning trips for my family and friends for about 10 years now because creating itineraries is just fun for me. I even give them tips like which side to sit on the train to get a better view and they love details like that! I was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Los Angeles in 2020 (yes, during the pandemic, I know I'm crazy) and I've been coming home every year since, so you'll be seeing a mix of tips, guides, and itineraries for the Philippines, LA, and the places I travel to. Hope you enjoy it!

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Durango, CO, USA

Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA

Silverton, CO, USA

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