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San Juan County

Pueblo Alto Trail loop – Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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San Juan County

Pueblo Alto Trail loop – Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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Pueblo Alto Trail loop – Chaco Culture National Historical Park

02:24

8.77km

140m

Hiking

In the Chaco Culture National Historical Park you can marvel at monumental Pueblo buildings dating from 850 to 1250 AD. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for many indigenous peoples throughout the southwest. On this hike you will explore the impressive ruins of old settlements and connecting…

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Last updated: December 3, 2024

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After 8.27 km for 425 m

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1.92 km

Pueblo Bonito Overlook

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Breathtaking view from high on the canyon rim down into the valley with a perfect angle to see the geometrically perfect shape of the great Pueblo. Best light in the …

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2.61 km

Chetro Ketl Overlook

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Fantastic view from high on the Canyon rim down into the second largest ancient Chacoan Pueblo. Access is via a very steep climb through a rock gully and a 1 mile walk along the canyon edge.

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4.49 km

Jackson Stairway

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Impressive example of the straight, ceremonial, Chacoan roads needing steep steps up vertical canyon walls, not built for practical transportation.

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8.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.84 km

903 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

494 m

141 m

< 100 m

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October 12, 2024

In the Chaco Culture National Historical Park you can marvel at monumental Pueblo buildings dating from 850 to 1250 AD. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for many indigenous peoples throughout the southwest. On this hike you will explore the impressive ruins of old settlements and connecting

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