South Mesa Trail
Jim Spadaccini Rainbow over canyon Distance: Trailhead: Casa Rinconada Trail, Stop 10 Elevation gain: 450 feet This trail leaves from Stop 10 on the Casa Rinconada trail, climbs to a high point on South Mesa, and leads to the great house Tsin Kletzin. Spectacular views of the surrounding landscape are visible at the site. The loop trail descends into South Gap, follows the Chacoan South Roads, and re-enters the canyon near Casa Rinconada. 
South Mesa Trail
Tsin Kletzin on South Mesa trail
Jedediah Drolet
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Did You Know?
Beginning in 1937 the CCC funded an experimental Mobil Unit to work on ruins stabilization. The crew was mostly Navajo and even had one female member. They passed their knowledge to future generations, and many members of the preservation crew today are related to the original team. More...