The Navajo Canyon Overlook at Mesa Verde National Park
near Mancos, Colorado is a roadside out-and-back walk that
features canyon views including echo cliff and into Spruce Canyon to the north.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside walk that follows a paved, universally-accessible trail, out to the Navajo Canyon Overlook at the park. From the overlook, you'll find Echo Cliffs directly across the valley and sweeping views of the Navajo Canyon to the south and north. While this is just a short stop, it's well-worth the visit while exploring the Mesa Top Loop section of the park.
Universal Access
This is a paved and universally-accessible pathway as of June 2024.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking lot at the coordinates provided along Mesa Top Loop Road in the park. As of June 2024, the lot is large enough to fit approximately a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed on this trail and must be cleaned and cleaned up after. Dogs are allowed on paved trails including the Park Point Trail and the Mesa Top Loop Sites including: The Navajo Canyon Overlook, Square Tower House Overlook Trail, Pithouses & Pueblos Loop, Mesa Top Sites Trail, Sun Point Pueblo, Sun Point View, Oak Tree House View, Fire Temple & New Fire House View, and the Sun Temple & Cliff Palace View.
Warning
Steep cliffs: This trail leads out to tall and steep cliffs.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside walk that follows a paved, universally-accessible trail, out to the Navajo Canyon Overlook at the park. From the overlook, you'll find Echo Cliffs directly across the valley and sweeping views of the Navajo Canyon to the south and north. While this is just a short stop, it's well-worth the visit while exploring the Mesa Top Loop section of the park.
Universal Access
This is a paved and universally-accessible pathway as of June 2024.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking lot at the coordinates provided along Mesa Top Loop Road in the park. As of June 2024, the lot is large enough to fit approximately a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed on this trail and must be cleaned and cleaned up after. Dogs are allowed on paved trails including the Park Point Trail and the Mesa Top Loop Sites including: The Navajo Canyon Overlook, Square Tower House Overlook Trail, Pithouses & Pueblos Loop, Mesa Top Sites Trail, Sun Point Pueblo, Sun Point View, Oak Tree House View, Fire Temple & New Fire House View, and the Sun Temple & Cliff Palace View.
Warning
Steep cliffs: This trail leads out to tall and steep cliffs.
