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The trail starts by crossing the mesa through the Pinon and Juniper Woodland.
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The trail begins not only near Juniper Campground but also near other NPS high use areas. The views are great but sometimes natural sounds are drowned by other noises.
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The views continue as you follow the trail but the sounds travel a long ways too. Don't worry. You do outwalk the urban noise. ![]() photo by Sally King
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Many little groups of rooms on the mesa top were used by Ancestral Pueblo farmers. ![]() photos by Sally King
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The San Miguel Mountains are a prominent feature in the park seen from many trails. They are located on the western boundary of Bandelier National Monument.
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The Tyuonyi Overlook Trail goes out a finger mesa between a small side canyon and Frijoles Canyon. In this area the trail is rocky. ![]() photos by Sally King
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Bees and beetles visit prickly pear blooms to feed and in the process pollinate the flowers.
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This was definitely a sacred spot. Views in all directions are amazing. Please treat this place with the respect it is due. ![]() photo by Sally King
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As you near the Overlook there are better and better views into Frijoles Canyon. ![]() photos by Sally King
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From here you can see the archeological sites on the Main Loop Trail, the park visitor center, and the entrance road into the canyon.
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In just a few steps you can get a great view up Frijoles Canyon. ![]() photo by Sally King
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Alligator Junipers used to be more common in the park. They are one of the many lifeforms that has not adjusted well to wide spread high intensity fire.
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The loop trail follows the rim of Frijoles Canyon for some time and offers some amazing views. ![]() photo by Sally King ![]() photo by Sally King
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Stands of Ponderosa Pine stand out against the overall Pinon Juniper woodland vegetation. This is a landscape in flux.
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The hike back to Juniper Campground is a slow climb with little shade. Take plenty of water and sunscreen. |
Last updated: June 5, 2020