Balcony House overview
Balcony House
Visitors to Balcony House can expect an exciting and challenging tour experience. The site is situated high up on a cliff, and visitors must climb ladders, crawl through tunnels, and navigate narrow passages to explore the various rooms and living spaces of the dwelling. The tour is led by knowledgeable park rangers who provide interesting historical and cultural information about the site and the people who once lived there.
One of the main attractions of Balcony House is the spectacular view from its vantage point on the cliff. Visitors can see for miles over the surrounding landscape, taking in the stunning natural beauty of the area. In addition, the site is home to a number of interesting features, such as a kiva (a ceremonial room), a fire pit, and a number of unique architectural details that provide insight into the daily lives of the Ancestral Puebloans.
Overall, a visit to Balcony House is a must-see for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural wonders. The site offers a unique and unforgettable glimpse into the past, and is sure to be a highlight of any trip to Mesa Verde National Park.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Balcony House as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Balcony House
What is Balcony House?
A point of interest in Colorado tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Balcony House.