Hike Details

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation: 5526.39ft

Location: Along the border between southeast Utah and southwest Colorado Cortez, CO 81321 - Directions

Description:
Once home to over 2,500 people, Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The construction and attention to detail will leave you marveling at the skill and motivation of the builders.