Prater Ridge Trail

The Prater Ridge Trail is a moderate 7.1 mile loop trail. It can be done in several ways that make a shorter loop for those who would like to see the area but not commit to a 7 mile hike.

After climbing 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to the top of Prater Ridge, hikers may choose to hike either or both loops. Turn right for the longer north loop (3.6 miles/5.7 km), to follow the mesa’s edge high above Montezuma Valley, or left for the south loop (2.4 miles/3.9 km), which looks over Prater and Morefield Canyons.