A canyon landscape is filled with tall pines trees and scraggly juniper trees amongst steep, isolate

Guided Geology Hike

Bandelier National Monument

  • Every 2 weeks at 9:00 AM from November 08, 2026 to November 22, 2026
  • Free

Join 2 geologists on a hike down the Falls Trail and learn about the geology of Bandelier National Monument and the Pajarito Plateau. This hike starts at the Visitor Center at 9:00 am and will return at 12:00pm. The Falls Trail is three miles roundtrip over uneven terrain with over 400ft elevation change, it typically takes about 2.5 hours to complete.

Please wear comfortable shoes, bring plenty of water, and wear adequate sun protection.

Call the Bandelier Visitor Center at (505) 672-3867 x0 with any questions, or to sign up! Space is limited to 15 people. 

Fees

Program is free to attend; all regular park entry fees still apply.

Reservation or Registration

These hikes are limited to 15 people, please call the Bandelier Visitor Center at 505-672-3861 x 0 to sign up.

Location

Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544. The program begins on the front porch.

Latitude and Longitude 35.779112, -106.270886

Schedule

Days:

Every 2 weeks

Dates:

November 08, 2026 to November 22, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Bandelier Visitor Center
505-672-3861 x 0
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: guided hike, geology, geology walking tour, geology hike, falls trail, bandelier