Falls Trail
The Falls Trail in Bandelier National Monument makes a delightful, scenic outing for families or any hiker.
Trails
A blog about the trails of the Pajarito Plateau.
Knife Edge Trail
The Knife Edge is a narrow ridge of rock separating two branches of the Ancho Canyon drainage.
Deer Trap Mesa Trail
One of the finger mesas extending east from the Pajarito Plateau, Deer Trap Mesa offers the most consistently scenic hikes on the plateau.
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Tsankawi Loop Trail
If you are looking for a scenic trail with plenty of cultural resources and scenic vistas to enjoy, then check out the Tsankawi Loop Trail in the detached section of Bandelier National Monument.
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Upper Water Canyon Trail to the Meadow
The Upper Water Canyon Trail in the Santa Fe National Forest makes a great hike any time of year.
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Great Trails Don’t Just Happen, They Are Built
In the early days of Los Alamos, hikers created trails by traveling along the most convenient path. Today, trail builders work to reduce erosion and to redesign trails that are suitable for a variety of users.
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Craig Martin’s 20 Favorite Hikes on the Pajarito Plateau
In honor of our 20th anniversary, PEEC is asking local experts and enthusiasts to share lists of 20 nature-related highlights
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Craig’s Hike of the Week: Mitchell Trail Loop
Enjoy a December mini-adventure on the Mitchell Trail Loop mud and ice. That’s the condition of most local trails in
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