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Hike at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
4.9
3 mi
Hiking at Tent Rocks is a must-do for anyone in the northern New Mexico area. It's an accessible trail that gives you incredible rewards with little effort. The cone-shaped "tent rocks" are the result of erosion following a volcanic explosion 6-7 million years ago, making for some incredible and unusual hoodoo formations.
The trail starts out at a well-marked parking lot. There are restrooms an...
Saint Peters Dome Trail
Los Alamos, New Mexico
6.61 mi
/ 1572 ft gain
Saint Peters Dome Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Upper Falls Trail
Sandoval County, New Mexico
2.86 mi
/ 463 ft gain
Upper Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Main Ruin Loop Trail
Los Alamos, New Mexico
1.43 mi
/ 98 ft gain
Main Ruin Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Yapashi Pueblo and Stone Lions
Los Alamos, New Mexico
11.96 mi
/ 1972 ft gain
Yapashi Pueblo and Stone Lions is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Frijolito Trail
Sandoval County, New Mexico
2.58 mi
/ 469 ft gain
Frijolito Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pena Blanca, New Mexico.
Alcove House Trail
Los Alamos, New Mexico
2.59 mi
/ 194 ft gain
Alcove House Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Hike to Alcove House
Los Alamos, New Mexico
4.6
2.2 mi
/ 140 ft gain
Start your hike from the Visitor's Center and head out on the Main Loop Trail to begin. You can hike the loop in either direction, either first crossing the river across from the Visitor's Center or heading out from directly behind the Center. If you start from across the river, you'll begin with a quiet walk through the forest and soon reach a junction for Alcove House (straight ahead) or cros...
Hike the Main Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument
Los Alamos, New Mexico
5.0
1.2 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Bandelier National Monument encompasses over 33,000 acres of public land, including Frijoles Canyon, the home of the Ancestral Puebloans that once lived in the area. The park has miles of trails to explore the rugged countryside, but the main attractions are the cliff dwellings you'll find on the Main Loop Trail. This easy 1.2 mile hike along paved surfaces will take visitors to the archaeologi...
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Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Cochiti Area
Overview
Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reserva...
Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Tetilla Peak
Overview
Tetilla Peak Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Re...
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juniper Campground
Overview
For visitors to Bandelier National Monument, Juniper Group Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located just inside the main pa...
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ponderosa Campground (Nm)
Overview
For large groups coming to Bandelier National Monument, Ponderosa Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located 6 miles from the...
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Paliza
Overview
Paliza Campground sits beneath sandstone cliffs on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The area is replet...
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area
Overview
Jemez Falls Picnic Area is great place to spend the day, especially when planning a day hike to nearby Jemez Falls on the Jemez ...
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