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I haven't seen this posted before, but when I was down in February we were informed that Spruce Tree House is closed until further notice (and may be closed forever) due to a rock fall and geotechnical hazards in the alcove ceiling. Full NPS press release is attached:
https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_ ... closed.htm
Spruce Tree House, CO closed
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Re: Spruce Tree House, CO closed
That's too bad. I'm glad I saw it when I had the chance, although if I had known then as much as I do now, I would have asked some different questions.
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Re: Spruce Tree House, CO closed
I hope they figure out a way to open it later down the road. That site is a staple of Mesa Verde.
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Re: Spruce Tree House, CO closed
Especially since there are no other cliff dwellings open year round, without needing tours. It takes away a large chunk of the visitor experience, in my opinion.
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