Park · Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico

Best hikes in Bandelier National Monument

The 30 best of 32 trails in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

Trails
32
Easy
15
Moderate
5
Hard
9
Expert
3

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Top trails

  1. Frijoles Rim Trail Expert · 14.1 mi (22.7 km) · Elevation Gain 2,021 ft (616 m) · 5 hr 35 min
  2. Cerro Grande Route Hard · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,211 ft (369 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  3. Boundary Peak Trail Hard · 6.7 mi (10.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,873 ft (571 m) · 3 hr 5 min
  4. Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 157 ft (48 m) · 40 min
  5. Falls Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 367 ft (112 m) · 1 hr
  6. Long Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 459 ft (140 m) · 55 min
  7. Upper Capulin Trail Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.5 km) · Elevation Gain 696 ft (212 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  8. Tierra Media Trail Hard · 7.7 mi (12.3 km) · Elevation Gain 715 ft (218 m) · 2 hr 50 min
  9. Frijoles Trail Hard · 10 mi (16 km) · Elevation Gain 997 ft (304 m) · 3 hr 45 min
  10. Lower Capulin Trail Hard · 9 mi (14.5 km) · Elevation Gain 988 ft (301 m) · 3 hr 25 min
  11. Ponderosa Trail Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 699 ft (213 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  12. Burro Trail Hard · 11.8 mi (19 km) · Elevation Gain 1,207 ft (368 m) · 4 hr 25 min
  13. Apache Spring Trail Expert · 12 mi (19.3 km) · Elevation Gain 2,260 ft (689 m) · 5 hr
  14. Middle Alamo Trail Expert · 9.9 mi (16 km) · Elevation Gain 2,159 ft (658 m) · 4 hr 20 min
  15. Frey Trail Moderate · 3.1 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 587 ft (179 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  16. Turkey Spring Trail Hard · 8.5 mi (13.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,765 ft (538 m) · 3 hr 40 min
  17. Alamo Boundary Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 259 ft (79 m) · 50 min
  18. Pueblo Loop Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 151 ft (46 m) · 25 min
  19. Upper Alamo Trail Hard · 7.7 mi (12.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,450 ft (442 m) · 3 hr 15 min
  20. Scramble Trail Moderate · 3 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 594 ft (181 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  21. Burnt Mesa Trail Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km) · Elevation Gain 430 ft (131 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  22. Hondo Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 541 ft (165 m) · 1 hr
  23. Alamo Spring Trail Hard · 10.6 mi (17 km) · Elevation Gain 1,194 ft (364 m) · 4 hr
  24. Horse Mesa Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 597 ft (182 m) · 55 min
  25. Upper Frijoles Canyon Overlook Ski Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 25 min
  26. Tuff Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 69 ft (21 m) · 15 min
  27. Alcove House Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) · 10 min
  28. Short Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min
  29. Tsankawi Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) · 15 min
  30. Scooter Peak Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 354 ft (108 m) · 40 min

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