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Step House Trail

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  • Total Length
    0.9mi
  • Ascent
    246ft
  • Difficulty
    Easy

The Step House Trail is an easy ~0.9 mile loop trail in Mesa Verde National Park. This paved-and-gravel trail loops into Long Canyon and through Step House, a unique cliff dwelling featuring two distinct periods of Pueblo architecture

Note: The Step House trail is open only when staffed by a ranger so contact the park for days and times.

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