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Bandelier National Monument

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Bandelier National Monument

Plan Your Visit

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NPS Photo by Sally King

Ancestral Pueblo petroglphs can be viewed from many of the park trails.

From figuring out how to get here, to deciding what to do once you've arrived, this section will help make your visit as rewarding as possible.

Click the above links to find out about directions, lodging, fees and things to do for more information.

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Bandelier Scenery

Artzy Aspen

aspen in full fall color

Elk Pond in Autumn

fall color at the elk pond

Frijoles Canyon in Winter

Frijoles Canyon with Talus House and Tyuonyi

Frozen Lower Falls

very frozen Lower Falls

Frozen Upper Falls

Upper Falls almost totally frozen

Lower Falls in Autumn

Lower Falls with changing leaves

Rainbow at Tyuonyi

a rainbow behind the walls of Tyuonyi

Rainbow on Mesa

a colorful rainbow during a storm

Rio Grande in Winter

rio grande in winter

Trailer and Tent Camping

Camping at Bandelier
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Abert's Squirrel

Shorter Trails
Hikes 5 miles and under
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Coyote

Longer Hikes
12 miles and longer
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			Did You Know? The Ancestral Pueblo people carved petroglyphs into the soft tuff rock above many of the dwellings built along the cliffs.

Last Updated: September 04, 2007 at 12:40 EST