Lowry Pueblo | Southwest Colorado

Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo - Southwest Colorado Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo

Southwest Colorado

Overview

Thu A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
68° | 54°
Fri A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
70° | 52°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 53°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 55°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 55°
RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1+ hours
MAPS: RUIN CANYON, CO
SEASON: Any
WATER: None
Thu A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
68° | 54°
Fri A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
70° | 52°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 53°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 55°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 55°
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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