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Bandelier National Monument
Cross-Country Skiing
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NPS Photo by Wendy Artz

The Upper Frijoles Trails provide an excellent place to cross-country ski in winters with good snow.

Opportunities to cross-country ski, snowshoe, and hike may be found in the Upper Frijoles Trail located just off of Highway 4, near Forest Service 289. There are two trails, one is 2.4 miles round-trip while the other is 5 miles round-trip. Trails are open during daylight hours only. Hikers and skiers are asked to register at the trailhead. Pets are not permitted. Please pack out all trash. Snowshoe users and hikers are asked to stay beside the ski trail.

Seasonal Conditions
Snow volume varies from year to year so call the visitor center (505-672-3861 x 517) for details, but the ski season usually lasts from mid-November to mid-March.  The trail is open all year to hiking. 

 
snowshoe users
NPS Photo by Wendy Artz
The Upper Frijoles Trails are also open to snowshoe use. Please stay beside the ski trail.
Black-chinned Hummingbird chicks in nest  

Did You Know?
Hummingbirds use a combination of plant material, lichens, and moss held together by spider webs to make a flexible nest. This nest can expand to meet the needs of the growing chicks.

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Last Updated: November 04, 2007 at 10:14 EST