We have been to Mesa Verde but never to these canyons, My sister in law who lives in Durango, CO. took us here and we loved it. We hiked about 7 miles. I recommend staying on the main trail as there are lots of cairns to assist you. The most exciting thing is when you come upon the ancient cave... More

The Center really needs to be listed separately from the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument---the former is much more accessible than the 6000 ruins throughout the Canyons. The Center is 3 miles west of Delores, 10 miles north of Cortez, and worth a good 2 hour visit. A small "unit" ruin is at the Center, and more ruins a... More

Yet another set of ruins, but if you have the time it's worth the trip. Plan a "ruin" vacation and spend a week seeing every one you can. You won't forget them anytime soon.. Cheers.. Ron

we enjoyed this drive so much; it was amazing view after amazing view; highly recommend you take the time to drive through this beautiful and spectacular area

As at least one other reviewer said, the Ansazi Heritage Center is a truly excellent museum and should be listed separately. It is just off the main roads in the area and merits a 1-2 hour visit of its own. A small ruin and a replica of a "unit pueblo" ruin are at the site of the museum. Hovenweep is... More

These sites are spread oput over a fair distance so allow plenty of time to see these. The people at the Hovenweep visitor center were very helpful.

Good free hiking with about a 5% upward grade. Take your walking sticks, water and cameras. The flat rocks make it a great place to use your mountain bikes too.

Beautiful isolated canyons with incredible ruins and no people

There were some great ruins to see and walk through, but they were far apart and some of the roads were not the best. The Asasazi Mueum that is the visitor center for the National Monument is by far one of the best we have ever been to. SOOOO much information and wonderful displays that you could easily spend 2... More