The Best Backpacking in Mesa Verde National Park
Looking for the best backpacking in Mesa Verde National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Mesa Verde National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Mesa Verde National Park
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Hesperus, Colorado
Tomahawk Mine via Basin Creek OHV Trail
2.16 mi / 607 ft gainTomahawk Mine via Basin Creek OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hesperus, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Colorado Trail : Segment 28
20.12 mi / 2385 ft gainColorado Trail : Segment 28 is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Dolores, Colorado
Priest Gulch and Highline Driveway Loop Trail
15.44 mi / 3471 ft gainPriest Gulch and Highline Driveway Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dolores, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Hermosa Creek Trail from Hermosa
18.74 mi / 3402 ft gainHermosa Creek Trail from Hermosa is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Colorado Trail : Segment 27
20.4 mi / 3415 ft gainColorado Trail : Segment 27 is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Silverton, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Backpack into Chicago Basin from Purgatory Flats
5.026 mi / 6000 ft gainThis hike begins at the Purgatory Flats Trailhead across from the purgatory resort. The register is about a hundred yards from the Trailhead and is located next to a trail map. From here you will begin your descent down into the flats, which is roughly a 600-700 foot descent over the course of ju...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Engineer Mountain Trail
13.04 mi / 3015 ft gainEngineer Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverton, Colorado.Read more
