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Bandelier National Monument

NPS Photo/Sally King · Public domain
NPS Photo/Sally King · Public domain
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Park Closure Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier Closed Temporarily

The Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier will be closed starting October 13, through October 21st for parking lot maintenance and for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project. Materials for this project will be staged in the parking area. A helicopter wi

Caution The Use of GPS is NOT Recommended

Numerous visitors have been routed to remote trailheads and out-of-the-way roads trying to use GPS to reach the main park area or shuttle stop. Details open_in_new

Information Uber, Lyft, and Other "Taxi" Services

Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.

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Explore ancient cliff dwellings and nature trails

In pictures

Tyuonyi from a cavate NPS Photo/Sally King · Public domain
Tyuonyi from a cavate

Things to do

Hike the Upper Falls Trail
Winter/Spring

Description of the Falls Trails.
Hike the Tsankawi Loop Trail
1-3 Hours · Winter/Spring

Learn everything you need to know about hiking the Tsankawi Loop Trail.
Picnicking at Bandelier
1-3 Hours · Winter/Spring

Bandelier provides multiple options for picnicking and other day-use activities.
Camping at Bandelier
1-7 Days · Winter/Spring

Camping and campground information for Bandelier National Monument.
Long Trails
4-10 Hours · Winter/Spring

Description of Bandelier backcountry and links for longer trails
The Frijolito Loop Trail
2-4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Find out about hiking the Frijolito Loop trail at Bandelier National Monument.
Tyuonyi Overlook Trail
2-3 Hours · Winter/Spring

Learn about the Tyuonyi Overlook Trail, including roundtrip mileage and where to start the hike.
Short Trails
1-4 Hours

Explore Bandelier's scenery and cultural heritage on its many short hiking trails.
Explore the Yapashi Pueblo
8-10 Hours · Winter/Spring

Description of the Yapashi Pueblo and details about the hike.
Hike the Main Pueblo Loop Trail
30-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Summary, things to see, and maps of the famous Pueblo Loop Trail in Bandelier National Monument.
Hiking in Bandelier
1-8 Hours · Winter/Spring

Hiking in Bandelier? Find trail recommendations, download maps, and explore the sites in Bandelier National Mo...
Alamo Boundary Trail
2-3 Hours · Spring/Summer

Learn more about the Alamo Boundary Trail, including roundtrip mileage and where to start the hike.

Practical

At a glance

Opened
1916
Open
Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Price
Private Vehicle $25, Per Person $15, Motorcycle $20
Accessibility
some trails are accessible
Address
Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Opening hours
Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Phone
5056723861
Price
~$15
Website
www.nps.gov

Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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  • NPS Photo/Sally King · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS