Lowry Pueblo
Part of Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, this well preserved and partially restored Native American Ruin is an excellent place to bring the family while birding in pinyon-juniper woodland. The forest surrounding the ruins is excellent for species such as Gray and Plumbeous Vireos, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Gray Flycatcher, and Pinyon Jay. Lizards and snakes abound, and in the early spring a number of butterfly species are possible.
Restrictions: Disturbing or removing of Native American artifacts prohibited
County: Montezuma
Directions: From Cortez, go about 18 miles north on US 491 to CR CC in the tiny hamlet of Pleasant View. Turn left and follow the road about 9 miles to CR 7.25, the Lowry Pueblo entrance road, on the left (follow signs).
Alternate Directions: From Cortez, head north on US491 for 20 miles to CR CC. Turn right and go 8.4 miles to an inconspicuous dirt road on the left with a small sign for the Lowry Pueblo. Turn and drive to the parking lot at the end.
Habitat: Pinyon/Juniper Forest, Rimrock/Mesa
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: BLM
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some wheel-chair accessible gravel trails
Delorme: 74 D1
ROC: 136 B2
Latitude: 37.585108
Longitude: -108.919222
Contact Information
PHONE: 970-882-5600
ADDRESS:
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center and Museum
County Road 7.25
Pleasant View, CO 81331
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L884265