Lowry Pueblo | Southwest Colorado

Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo - Southwest Colorado Roadside Attraction Lowry Pueblo

Southwest Colorado

Overview

RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1+ hours
MAPS: RUIN CANYON, CO

Wed

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

84 | 60

Thu

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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

80 | 61

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 57

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 58

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 88.

88 | 59

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SEASON: Any
WATER: None

Wed

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

84 | 60

Thu

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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

80 | 61

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 57

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 58

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 88.

88 | 59

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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

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


Maps

Printable Maps:

Lowry Pueblo

12S 683650mE 4161783mN

N37° 35' 05" W108° 55' 12"

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