Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument: Hiking

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

This page contains information on hiking in Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico.

Hiking

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Cave Loop Trail
Distance:	1.2 miles round trip	Rating:	Easy
Elevation:	~5,742 feet.	Total Ascent:	N/A
Trailhead:	At the main Monument parking area.
Description:	A loop trail that passes along the base of the tuff cliffs near a small cave and several examples of tent rocks.

Canyon Trail
Distance:	1.5 miles one way	Rating:	Easy to Moderate
Elevation:	~5,742 feet.	Total Ascent:	630 feet
Trailhead:	At the main Monument parking area.
Description:	Hike up a narrow canyon with a steep climb to the mesa top for excellent views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, and Sandia mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. During inclement weather the canyon may flash flood and lightning may strike the ridges.

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This page was last updated Monday, June 15, 2009