Place

Cliff Canyon Overlook

Cliff canyon stretches out across the landscape. Junipers and pinyon pines dot the sandstone slopes.
View from Cliff Canyon Overlook

NPS / Meredith Courteau

Quick Facts
Location:
Cliff Palace Loop Road

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Cliff Canyon Overlook and Cliff Palace Loop Road are open 8 am to sunset from late spring to December 1, or until the first significant snowfall.

The Cliff Canyon Overlook opens up to a stunning view of Cliff Canyon. In the 1200s, Cliff Canyon was a thriving neighborhood, where Ancestral Pueblo people went about their daily lives.

With careful observation, visitors can spot House of Many Windows, Site 634, Sun Point Cliff Dwelling, and Mummy House perched in the canyon walls. Sun Temple sits on the mesa top across the canyon.

Mesa Verde National Park

Last updated: April 5, 2024