Date Hiked: March 28, 2025

Distance: Short Walk

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Elevation: 6,870

Managing Agency: National Park Service

Fee: Yes

The Cliff Palace Overlook is not really a hike, just a short walk down to the overlook and staging area for the Cliff Palace tour.  However, the view down into Cliff Palace is possibly the best view of cliff dwellings in the park.  The view is epic...it takes your breath away, and because of that, it is worth flagging on this site.  Take the short “hike” to the overlook, even if you are doing the tour.  Don’t miss this view!