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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Cochiti Pueblo, NM
505-761-8700
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Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Hiking
Traveler Description: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is closed to dogs.  Some things to consider before visiting: 1) There are no services or drinking water... more »
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The Woodlands
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We went here at the end of the day around 5pm fearing it would be too hot. But it was great. Despite high temperature the shade of the slot canyon trail and the constant breeze made this hike so worth it. We spent an hour and a half hiking and climbing around these amazing structures. We have hiked in many... More

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Cibolo, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

This place is amazing. We hiked the shorter route thru the slot canyon. The slot canyon is absolutely stunning! Our hike took so much longer because we were taking so many pictures. Once we got thru the slots, there is a steep climb to the top. It was really hard for me, but I am glad I made it, cause... More

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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

We took the Slot Canyon Trail. The last stretch to the top of the canyon is a moderate climb and it will take the wind out of you. BUT IT IS WORTH IT!!! I am 57 and I was winded, but not overly so. You can't believe how narrow parts of the canyon are. And the view of the Tent... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

The Slot Canyon Loop is fantastic, if you are a hiker, Most of this hike is relatively eash except for the last half mile which is a moderate climb but the payoff at the top is more than worth it. The hike through the slot canyon and up and around the "tents" is extremely unique and fascinating as well as... More

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Amherst, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

Cool weird place. Go take a hike here and take your camera. The formations are strange and cool. This place is out of the way but worth the trip. Not a good place to take a stroller or people with bad hips knees due to the sand and rough terrain but go all the way for an incredible view.

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Sun Prairie, WI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Kasha-Katue Tent Rocks National Monument offers two excellent short hikes (a little over a mile each) among interesting and photogenic geologic scenery--notably the cone shaped rock formations and short slot canyon, leading to a steep climb to a scenic mesa. Tent Rocks is about 40 mi west of Santa Fe NM and about 55 mi NE of Albuquerque. I didn't... More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

watched a video about the park before going, and it mentioned that for this unique terrain, the other place is in Turkey. and this one is in US. there are two major trails, one is cave loop trail (easy and shorter), one is slot canyon trail. if you dont have time to do both, be sure to do the slot... More

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Valdosta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

This place is amazing! Yesterday, I did the tram in ABQ up to the top of the Sandias mountain range. This place was so much better. They have 2 trails (Cave Loop Trail & Slot Canyon Trail). 1 takes you to a small cave; the other up to the top of the rocks. Recommend you do the cave loop first,... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

This was my second trip to Tent Rocks - I've traveled a pretty good amount (cascades, Olympic mountains, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, half dome - Egypt, Turkey, Ecuador, Switzerland) and in all those travels the Tent Rocks remain the single most incredible and stunning natural geologic site I've ever seen...you can't do the loop at the bottom, you have to trek... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

There are 100's of tent like formations caused by erosion of the volcanic rock consisting of mostly ash and small debris and rocks from the volcanic activity that took place here in the far past. Some of the features have large boulders sitting on a pointed cone and look like they will fall at any minute. Tent Rocks is very... More

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