Mini-Train [Illustration: {Petroglyph}] Departs from the kiosk area every ½-hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be an hour wait for tours. You must ride the mini-train to visit: • The Ranger guided tour at Long House • The self-guided Badger House Community walk • The Kodak House Overlook • The Long House Overlook • The Nordenskiöld’s Ruin #16 Long House: This Ranger guided tour of the Park’s second largest dwelling leaves every ½-hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the trail head. The total round trip walking distance is ½-mile and takes approximately one hour. Note: Tours are limited to 50 people on a first come, first served basis. This tour is not recommended for those with a heart condition. Last tour to Long House leaves from the kiosk at 5:00 p.m. Badger House Community: This ¾-mile self-guided trail will take you to four mesa top ruins. 1. Modified Basketmaker Pithouse 2. Pueblo Village and Great Kiva 3. Badger House 4. Two Raven House Guidebooks are available at the beginning of the trail and a Ranger will be roving the trail in order to answer any questions or provide assistance. This ruin may be visited anytime between 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Visitors taking the 5:00 p.m. tour (last tour) to Long House will not be able to visit Badger House or Step House. Two Overlooks: Kodak viewpoint and Long House viewpoint. NOTICE: The mini-train and most trails are accessible by wheelchair. • All hiking is restricted. Ask a Ranger for hiking information. • Smoking is restricted to the parking area. • Pets are not allowed beyond the parking area. • Please use trash cans. The ARA (concessioner) van departs from Far View Lodge at 9:30 a.m. [Illustration: {Cliff houses}] [Illustration: WETHERILL MESA] STEP HOUSE Trail (Self-Guided) RANGER STATION RESTROOMS FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION MINI-TRAIN LOADING AREA NORDENSKIÖLD’S RUIN #16 LONG HOUSE Ranger Guided Tours BADGER HOUSE Community Trail (Self-Guided) BADGER HOUSE Stop TWO RAVEN HOUSE Stop KODAK HOUSE Overlook Stop LONG HOUSE Overlook Stop PUEBLO VILLAGE Stop Legend Paved Road Foot Path Trailhead Primary Trailhead [Illustration: {Mesa Verde Museum Association Logo}] This booklet was published by the MESA VERDE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (No government funds were expended) FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not allow your visit to be spoiled by an accident. Efforts have been made to provide for your safety and comfort. Warning signs are placed among the ruins and along trails and walls, but there are still hazards that require your alertness and vigilance. Please exercise common sense and caution. HELP US PROTECT THIS NATIONAL PARK