Horseshoe Tower

Horseshoe Tower overlooks a fork of Hackberry Canyon and into Canyons of the Ancients NM.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Horseshoe Unit

Significance:

ancestral Puebloan structure

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

Horseshoe Tower is built on a point near the head of the canyon. From this tower, inhabitants could see clearly into Hackberry Canyon. At one time, the tower was walled off from the mesa top, raising questions about the use of such structures for defense.

The unique stone towers and other buildings at Hovenweep are extremely fragile. To help preserve them, please remain on trail and do not enter or touch any structure.