Winter Activities for 2012 - 2013

Winter in Mesa Verde National Park offers a wonderful opportunity for Nordic (Cross-country) skiing, snowshoeing and walking. Winter trails will be available once there is an appreciable amount of snow and the park has begun to groom the trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. (Please check the park's Hiking page for trails that are available before the snow falls and the winter trails are open.) To find out if winter trails are open, call:

• Chief Ranger's Office (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
  970-529-4622
• Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum (7 days a week, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
  970-529-4631

When engaging in winter activities follow these safety guidelines to ensure a great experience:

• Bring adequate gear, food and water.
• Sign in at the Trail Register so rangers will know you are out there.
• Stay on marked trails so you do not get lost.
• Follow all park rules and regulations.
• For emergencies, please call 911. For non-emergency situations you may contact the Chief Ranger's Office, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Be aware that cell coverage is very spotty throughout the park.Be aware that cell coverage is very spotty throughout the park.

 

For information on specific winter activities in the park, please use the following links.

♦	Winter Activities: Guided Hikes Information on guided hikes offered by the Southwest Colorado Winter Ecology Series from November, 2012 to March, 2013.
♦	Winter Activities: Nordic/Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and winter hiking opportunities Information and maps on winter trails available for recreational use in Mesa Verde National Park.

 

Winter Trails Updates:

Winter trail condition updates will be provided periodically as trails are groomed or checked.

• Winter Trails Report (03/07/13)

 

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Snowshoes, snow grooming equipment, and other supplies for the winter activities program were partially funded by a generous grant from the National Park Foundation.