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New Mexico
3.1 mi
Distance
480 ft
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Capulin
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The Capulin trail offers a scenic 3.11-mile round-trip hike with 480 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers of varying abilities. Located near the town of Capulin in northeastern New Mexico, this trail provides views of the surrounding high plains and volcanic landscape characteristic of the region. The moderate terrain and manageable distance make it ideal for families and those seeking a quick outdoor excursion.
Alcove House Pueblo Loop Trail Stop 22
~8 min drive
Many find climbing the 140 feet of ladders and stone stairs at Alcove House to be one of the highlights of their visit. Do you think you would have felt differently if you had to climb into this housing area multiple times every day, carrying food, water, and small children? W…
Boundary Peak
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Turkey Spring
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St. Peter's Dome
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Welcome Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 1
~9 min drive
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Water Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic desert views.
Medio Dia
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.42-mile trail with 471 ft elevation gain near Medio Dia.
Native Plants Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 3
~9 min drive
The Ancestral Pueblo people had an agricultural-based society and relied heavily on the crops they could produce, storing as much as possible in times of plenty for the years when a dry season produced scarcer harvests. During those times, knowledge of native plants was essent…
Fire Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Stop 4
~9 min drive
Fire has always been a part of life in the Bandelier area and fires likely burned this area many times while the Ancestral Pueblo people lived here. From studying tree rings scientists know that the natural fire cycle here was a low intensity fire every fifteen years or so. In…
Petroglyphs Pueblo Loop Trail Stop 21
~9 min drive
Petroglyphs (carved drawings) are far more common than pictographs (painted drawings) at Bandelier. Do you see the carving of a macaw under the overhang? How about the one of an elk to the left of the macaw?<br /> <br /> The people of Frijoles Canyon lived, worked, laughed, an…
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