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Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico protects an enormous area of over 33,000 acres of scenic canyons and mesa in the Jemez Mountains, providing a wonderful wilderness recreational area.
You can come and explore for the day or bring along your tent or RV and spend a night or two in one of two campsites. Hiking the pristine wilderness is the main activity and there are over 70 miles of trails, including the easy and family-friendly Main Loop Trail.
If you are interested in ancient history and culture, you can hike the Tsankawi Trail (this is a steep and strenuous trail) to see the ancestral Pueblo village of Tsankawi and view some petroglyphs along the way. Longer overnight backcountry trails are also available.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐