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Access by Shuttle Bus Only

Starting May 24, 2013 all access to the most visited part of the park, Frijoles Canyon, will be via a mandatory shuttle bus from the nearby community of White Rock from 9 AM - 3 PM daily. Private cars may drive in before 9 AM or after 3 PM. More »

Ancestral Pueblo petroglphs can be viewed from many of the park trails.

NPS Photo by Sally King

From figuring out how to get here, to deciding what to do once you've arrived, this section will help make your visit as rewarding as possible.

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Bandelier Scenery

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Bandelier's 33,000 acres encompasses numerous scenic views with its sloped mesas and steep-walled canyons, from over 10,000 feet at Cerro Grande to just over 5,000 feet at the Rio Grande.
Main Loop Trail and Alcove House

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There are numerous archeological sites along the Main Loop Trail (1.2 mi rt) and on the additional mile round-trip trail to Alcove House.