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Bandolier Nat'l Monument offers the unique opportunity to experience native American cliff dwellings (caves) and learn about the agricultural community that existed 1000's of years ago. Highly recommend the main loop trail for a good look at the ruins and the cliff dwellings. Beautiful park and a 'must see' if you're in this region. Safe travels.…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Gaya & Sunil’s travels The following describes our trip from Sunday, Nov 22 through Friday Nov 27, 2020. This is an excerpt from our trip. On Wednesday, we decided to take a short day trip. We went north on I25, and then took 4, a two lane NM highway that eventually takes you to Los Alamos. We stopped at Soda Dam. This is a somewhat cute natural dam made of rock through which a stream or river flows through. There was no trail head so we just walked around a little and took some pictures. After visiting BattleShip Rock and hiking we got back on 4 and continued to Bandelier National Monument (BNM). The road to BNM from 4 is a twisty curvy one and eventually you go down to BNM. The parking lot was full, but we found a spot to park. There was no one to take the $25 fee, and there was a sign that said we could use the trails. We took the Main Loop, which is a short trail that takes you to the homes in the caves used by the Anasazi (in the period 1150 - 1550). BNM was a true surprise as I’d not expected the homes to be so interesting, and even beautiful. The area itself is quite fascinating, well worth a vist.This hike was a short 1.79 miles and 397 feet elevation. …
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Date of experience: November 2020
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We enjoyed hiking and seeing the cliff dwellings, and beautiful scenery and wildflowers at the Bandelier National Monument. The museum was also interesting. However, we found the cafe there to be exceptional. All of their dishes are fresh, made to order (even the french fries were "homemade." My friend got their vegan burger, and said that it was one of the best she'd ever had. We 'indulged' and got the fried ice cream for dessert, and it was outstanding. The chef and staff there were extremely nice.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Nice day trip from Santa Fe, drive up to the visitor center is very scenic. Visitor Center was closed but restrooms open. Main Loop Trail definitely worthwhile. Would recommend if in the area.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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