Point of Interest

Painted Hand Pueblo overview

Colorado, USA Lower San Juan watershed 37.455°, -108.966°
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Painted Hand Pueblo -- Colorado point of interest
Painted Hand Pueblo Colorado · Lower San Juan watershed
About this spot

Painted Hand Pueblo

The Painted Hand Pueblo is a historic site located in the McElmo watershed of Colorado. This ancient site is believed to have been inhabited by the Ancestral Puebloans from approximately 1200 to 1300 AD. The site features several structures, including a multi-story tower, kivas, and living quarters. Visitors to the site can explore the area and witness the intricate masonry and architectural techniques of the Ancestral Puebloans. The site is also home to several petroglyphs and pictographs, providing a glimpse into the culture and beliefs of the ancient inhabitants.

There are several good reasons to visit the Painted Hand Pueblo. Firstly, the site is of significant historical and cultural importance and provides a unique opportunity to learn about the ancient inhabitants of the region. Visitors can explore the site and witness the intricate masonry and architectural techniques of the Ancestral Puebloans up close. Additionally, the site is located in a beautiful natural setting, offering a chance to enjoy the stunning natural scenery of the McElmo watershed. Overall, a visit to the Painted Hand Pueblo is a must for anyone interested in history, archaeology, and culture.
StateColorado
WatershedLower San Juan
Latitude37.4554°
Longitude-108.9664°
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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.

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About Painted Hand Pueblo

What is Painted Hand Pueblo?

A point of interest in Colorado tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.

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When is the best time to visit?

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Custom push alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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{# ALERTS-IN-APP MODAL — opened from the Account dropdown's "Alerts" link. Push-notification alerts (snow / flow / buoy / ski) are managed in the iOS app because they require APNs + device tokens; the webapp has no equivalent surface, so the right thing to do is point users at the App Store. Mirrors the per-gauge #sf-cp-alerts-modal popup on recChildFlow.html. #}