• Tyuonyi Pueblo and Big Kiva from Frey Trail

    Bandelier

    National Monument New Mexico

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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 »

Short Trails

frey trail

The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground.

NPS Photo by Sally King

Within Bandelier's 33,000 acres there are over 70 miles of trail. Some trails are short easy loops while others can encompasses many miles and steep rocky switchbacks. There are even two trails designated for cross-country skiing in the winter.

Stock animals are allowed on some trails (day use only) with a permit available at the visitor center. Pets are not permitted on any park trails.

 
a family visit to the Main Loop Trail
The 1.2 mile round-trip paved Main Loop Trail is an excellent choice for families.
Photo by Sally King

Did You Know?

Tarantula Hawk

Tarantula hawk hatchlings feed on the still living body of a tarantula captured by their mother. The mother tarantula hawk must fight the tarantula and then drag it to a burrow where she deposits an egg.