Lowry Pueblo | Southwest Colorado

Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo - Southwest Colorado Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo

Southwest Colorado

Overview

Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
71° | 48°
Mon A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
55° | 41°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 36°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 39°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 42°
RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1+ hours
MAPS: RUIN CANYON, CO
SEASON: Any
WATER: None
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
71° | 48°
Mon A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
55° | 41°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 36°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 39°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 42°
Well preserved kiva.
Well preserved kiva.

Dating back to before 1060AD, the Lowry Pueblo is an impressive 40+ room pueblo. The ruins are named after local homesteader George Lowry and were excavated in the 1930s.

Today the pueblo is protected as a Historic Landmark, with a modern roof covering some of the ruins. Many of the walls and kivas are still in excellent shape. The relatively nearby Chaco Canyon inspired the construction techniques. There are, however, local techniques and styles in the construction as well. Some of the structures were as tall as three stories! It is believed it was last occupied in the 1200's AD and may have been home to as many as 100 people at a time.

Lowry Pueblo is one of the more impressive and fascinating sites I have visited, and not to be missed if in the area. For me, the most remarkable feature is the nearly 50' kiva.

Large kiva
Large kiva

Getting There

From the small town of Pleasant View, CO, follow County Road CC west toward for 8.3 miles. Turn south here on Country Road 7.25, which is signed Lowry Pueblo. The parking area is 0.25 miles ahead.

Great lighting in a door.
Great lighting in a door.
Doorway of the ancients
Doorway of the ancients

Route Description

From the parking area, there are informational signs and paths that visit much of the pueblo.


Photos

Maps

Printable Maps:

Lowry Pueblo
12S 683650E 4161783N 37°35'05"N 108°55'12"W

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