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Knife Edge Trail, Mesa Verde National Park

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Hiking Trail · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By Mike5466
    Beginning in 1914, it used to be the park’s historic entrance road with breathtaking views of the Montezuma Valley. Difficult to maintain and unsafe for vehicles, it was abandoned when the... 
    Beginning in 1914, it used to be the park’s historic entrance road with breathtaking views of the Montezuma Valley. Difficult to maintain and unsafe for vehicles, it was abandoned when the...  more »
  • By darwinmoore
    I think everyone should do this trail, because it is so rewarding and relatively easy.. You start from a big parking lot in the camping area and start walking with a bit of mild uphill. But, after.....  more
    I think everyone should do this trail, because it is so rewarding and relatively easy.. You start from a big parking lot in the camping area and start walking with a bit of mild uphill. But, after.....  more »
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