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Hovenweep National Monument

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Hovenweep protects a collection of unique prehistoric archeological sites. The inhabitants of Hovenweep were part of the large farming culture which occupied the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona from about 500 B.C. until nearly A.D. 1300.

Located along the border between Utah and Colorado, the monument is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character.


Contact Information

McElmo Route
Cortez, CO 81321
(970)562-4282 - Visitor Information
(435)719-2100 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
Commercial airlines serve Cortez, CO, Albuqurque, NM and Salt Lake City, UT.

By Car
The only paved entrance road is Highway 262, which travels east from Highway 191 approximately 15 miles south of Blanding.

By Plane
There is no public transportation to Hovenweep.

Getting Around
Travel in the park is by foot, bike or vehicle.

Weather

Summer highs may exceed 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, with lows in the 60's. Fall and Spring temperatures are milder, with highs in the 70's and 80's. Winter temperatures range from highs in the 40's and 50's to lows well below freezing. Snow is usually light to moderate.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Stargazing

Recommended Activities
Hovenweep is a great place for hiking and the study of southwest archeology. Trail systems provide access to each of the five cultural site groups.


 
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