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Frey Trail
frey trail

Photo by Sally King

The Frey Trail provides some spectacular views of Tyuonyi.

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Before the construction of the entrance road in the late 1930's, the Frey Trail ( 1.5 miles one way) was the main route to enter and exit Frijoles Canyon. The trail begins at Juniper Campground and makes its way to the edge of the canyon where it switchbacks down to the canyon floor (>550' elevation change). The trail provides excellent bird's eye views of Tyuonyi as well as a foot route from the campground to the visitor center. A somewhat strenuous trail at any time, it can be exceedingly difficult in summer as there is little shelter from the sun along the trail. Be sure and always carry plenty of water.

 
prickly pear
photo by sally king
Blooming prickly pear cactus are a beautiful sight along this trail in early summer.  Flowers can range from bright yellow to peach to pink on this variable low-growing spiny cactus.

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Valles Caldera

Did You Know?
The Valles Caldera is the collapsed summit of the Jemez Volcano which erupted over 1 million years ago. Ash from this volcano formed the volcanic tuff from which the Ancestral Pueblo people built their homes.

Last Updated: September 26, 2011 at 09:49 MST