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Bandelier National Monument
Hiking in Bandelier
 
hiker on the Frijolito Loop Trail
Photo by Sally King
Hikes vary in length and difficulty. Plan your trip, take plenty of water, and watch for wildlife.

Bandelier National Monument has over 70 miles of trail within its boundaries and many more miles that connect out into the adjacent Santa Fe National Forest Lands. The most popular of these trails are the Main Loop Trail and Alcove House Trail (click on the Short Trails highlight to the right) which are accessed from the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon. These trails take you to many Ancestral Pueblo sites.

The Falls Trail is another trail that is very popular (click on the Short Trails highlight to the right). It takes you past two beautiful waterfalls and ultimately to the Rio Grande. There are no archeological sites on this trail.

Bandelier also offers opportunities for much longer hikes (click on the Long Trails highlight to the right). Permits are available for overnight stays in much of Bandelier's backcountry (click on the Backpacking highlight to the right).

 
hikers at Cerro Grande
Photo by Sally King
With its range of elevations, Bandelier offers hikes with archeological sites, wildlife, and panoramic views.
Abert's Squirrel
Shorter Trails
Hikes 5 miles and under
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Coyote
Longer Hikes
12 miles and longer
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Coyote
Backpacking in Bandelier
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Macaw  

Did You Know?
Ancestral Pueblo people traded items such as fine quality obsidian and pottery from this area for items such as macaws, copper bells, and seashells from distant lands.

Last Updated: November 11, 2007 at 13:48 EST