The Trek in a snapshot
Location
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Managing Agency
Mesa Verde National Park
Pets
Not allowed
Fees
Entrance fees
Restrooms
None
Camping
Not allowed
Trail Condition
Very short paved path
Sights
Hemenway House
Water Info
Bring a bottle of water if needed
Best Season
Spring, summer, fall
Distance
Less than 1/10 of a mile
Time Required
Less than 15 minutes
Parking Elevation
6770 ft
Summit Elevation
Varies slightly
Elevation Difference
Varies slightly
Trek Planner Maps
Hemenway House Overlook: 37.15659, -108.46163
Hemenway House: 37.16026, -108.45473
Experience. Discover. Explore.
Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!
This overlook is on the way to Balcony House so if you are doing the Balcony House tour make sure to stop here for a quick look.
The actual Hemenway House cliff dwellings are located just under 1/2 mile across the canyon so you can’t really see it unless you bring binoculars or a telephoto lens.
The Hemenway House is named in honor of Mary Hemenway. Mary was in New York City and “financially supported the first archaeological research in the southwest” in the late 1800s.
While I visited, a ranger was on site to answer questions and I asked him if there was a trail to get over there. He replied that only a few people in Mesa Verde National Monument Park Service management can go there. Apparently, it’s a highly restricted area. Makes me wonder if it hasn’t been excavated yet or what.
Personal Thoughts
Add this short stop to your Mesa Verde National Park visit!
