Cochiti Lake

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 is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.

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 is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.

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 is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pena Blanca, New Mexico.

Alcove House Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.

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...

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...