ute mountain tribal park
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ute mountain tribal park印象
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Rick was our guide for the day.he drove a van full of people and we drove our vehicle- rough terrain but we wanted our own stuff so we could layer up and off and eat our lunch etc. we climbed down into several amazing cliff dwellings( eagles best) and had to climb several ladders up and down. Don't go if you are afraid of heights!! But what an amazing chance to walk amidst these ruins- actually inside them. Rick had so much Info to share- we learned a lot. He also took us to see pictographs and petroglyphs. The creation story was on some of the rocks. We saw tons of pottery shards!! Saw wild miles and many wild horses- beautiful! Though we had some drizzle and cool temps, it was a highlight for me. Rick was very spiritual.
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After reading many reviews while planning our west vacation, we decided to book the Ute Mountain Tribal Park full day tour. It was the best decision ever! Our tour guide Rick Hays was amazing, kind, knowledgeable and inspiring. The first half of the day centered around pictographs with my wife, 9yr old, 17yr old, and two other visitors. The second half of the day was just the four of us and our guide Rick. We ate lunch on top of the mesa and then climbed down into Lion's Canyon to explore the dwellings! Rick was very patient with my 9 yr old, as he is a slow hiker. The sites were unforgettable and it was also a very spiritual outing! Even our two boys said it was the best tour in our vacation! Thank you Rick!
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Mesa Verde was closed due to the government shutdown so we had heard about this place and gave it a whirl. Do the full day guided trip as it is the only version that goes to the Cliff Dwellings. We walked, hiked, and climbed down into and around the dwellings with a very informative guide. Typically the tour would have 4-5 people on it - but with the NPs closed we had 20 people on our tour. Despite the large group size we felt it was a great experience. We'd highly recommend it. Due to the size of the group we drove in our own car which made it a bit more comfortable and also less expensive. We brought our cooler and had lunch up on the Canyon Rim. We then exited through the East Gate which cut over an hour off of our drive to Pagosa Springs after the tour.
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My wife and I have been to dozens of Anasazi sites in the southwest over the last 18 years, and had one of the greatest experiences we've experienced, with Scotty, our Ute guide. He is patient, knowledgeable, helpful and humble. I found him to be incredibly well-versed in the history and culture of the past residents, and we were AMAZED by story after story after story which he was able to share. He continually backed up his comments by referencing chapters or articles in books (which he gave us to peruse during the "lunch" and "driving" portions of the tours), and is truly a student of the Anasazi culture. Wow, I was totally blown away by him as a guide, additionally because he was reverent, respectful and constantly emphasized the sacred nature of where we were.Moreover, the site itself is fantastic. We went to four large ruins, just yards down a lateral trail from one another, and were by ourselves at each one. Scotty let us stay as long as we liked, and we were able to ask questions, handle innumerable pot shards and corn cobs, gently touch anything (except Kiva-related items), and actively be a part of our experience - not just standing to the side looking with our hands behind our backs.I found the experience to be incredible, and the Ute representatives to be well versed, diligent protectors of the ruins. My daughter, wife, myself and Scotty were the ONLY 4 people in the canyon all day - we never saw another person in over 6 hours in the park! It is not a cheap - but when you are ready for a truly magical, well done experience, go for it! You will be amazed!The almost 100% 5 out of 5 rating for this attraction is no joke, and well earned.
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I have to admit this was my favorite part of our three week trip out west. Rick was our guide & he was amazing. We toured five cliff dwellings and got to look at several pictographs (including one with the creation story). It was fun hiking the trails to the cliff dwellings and we learned so much from Rick about the people who lived there. Because my kids are older (12 & 14) it's very hard to find activities that are exciting & challenging, yet safe enough for me to agree with. The best part, the kids were learning while having fun. This is a hands on activity with lots of opportunities to experience structures and artifacts from hundreds to a thousand years old. There are several wooden ladders to climb & can be a little frightening. The one to Eagles Nest was a little scary. It's an optional climb if you are afraid of heights. Because of the long drive to and from the canyon we chose to drive our own vehicle - that way the kids could keep themselves occupied. But, the drive is on a very rough road so keep that in mind if driving in a car.
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This was the highlight of our Mesa Verde trip, and we did everything there is to do in terms of cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde. Definitely do the full-day tour, the cliff dwellings on the Ute Reservation are just as exciting and you're in a small, private group. Our guide wasn't that great, but I think that most are. All in all, I could not recommend this highly enough.The fact that this is a bit off the beaten path just made it that much more exciting.
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This was a long planned bucket-list trip to the national parks that was interrupted by the government shutdown. Thank you Congress! Thank goodness for the NV, UT, CO, AZ state parks and Native American tourist sites. So if you cannot get into Mesa Verde, what to do? The Ute Mountain Tribal lands offer a unique alternative. You must reserve space on the tour as only a tribal member can escort you through the mountain pass. If you want a lesson in tribal lore and American Indian history, this is a good place to stop. The tour begins at the visitor’s center – not the best maintained facility. The trek into the mountain is via a very dusty gravel and dirt road – you will get dirty. The ancient Petra glyphs are interesting and the desert mountains are scenic. Best of all is the trip up into the mountain where you can climb down into a canyon via several steep ladders and skirt along a cliff hung path to an ancient pueblo settlements (lodges). The cost is around $50/person and requires a full day commitment if you want to see the upper canyon.
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The full day trip exceeded expectations. Rick Hays was our guide and did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable and shared an incredible amount of information about the history, culture, and beliefs of the Utes, Ancient Puebloans, Hopis, and other tribes. It was a day rich in learning and discovery.We saw a panel of petroglyphs which Rick interpreted. We climbed down into a series of abandoned cliff dwellings where there were still bits of pottery, tools, gnawed tiny corn cob husks, and even turkey bones. It felt as if the inhabitants had just left a few months ago!The day was hot, so bring plenty of water and a sunhat in addition to your lunch. Be prepared to climb up and down several ladders, but all the ladders are sturdy, wide, and firmly fixed. We walked about 1.5 miles (not the 3 miles mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide.) The cliff dwellings are all in the same canyon and are connected to each other by a lateral trail created by the Indians. Hiking their trail was part of the adventure. Since the cliff dwellings are in shady alcoves, we weren't in the sun all the time.Highly recommended!
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Very informative tour from a Native's perspective, with lots of historical insight. The dwellings were amazing, authentic and real, not polished or prettied up for the tourists. Scotty was a great guide. I would like to return someday.
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Spend a day with guide Rickie Hays in the park and you will not be disappointed. It's a full day for $48.00 per person plus if you ride in their van. I recommend you use their van, it's a total of about 80 miles on rough roads. More important you will be with Rickie. His stories and info are invaluable. Bring your own lunch and water. The trip starts in the canyon with rock art, minor ruin sites. You then go up to the ridge. From the ridge you climb down 5 ladders each from 6-12 feet to a trail midway on the canyon face. This trail is maybe half mile and takes you to four amazing cliff dwelling. To get to the last you climb up a 39 step ladder to a narrow ledge that leads to the ruin, Eagles Nest! You won't forget it. The ladder can be intimidating but worth it. Unlike the National Park sites you can go into these ruins, touch and feel...not to be missed if you are need Cortez, Colo.