While we stayed in Los Alamos, we did a hike in Bandolier and also this hike. Then we traveled through several other states, saw the Grand Canyon, and had a blast in Vegas. Of our entire road trip, …Full review by forsbey
Nov 23, 2024
If you are driving from Santa Fe to Los Alamos for a tour, this is an excellent trail to complete on the way; allow yourself 1.5-2H. Although few ruins, there are petroglyphs and scenic views. Expe…Full review by VivCLE
Nov 19, 2024
Well marked trail, past petroglyphs and vistas (not much in the way of ruins). Requires ladder ascents/descents, and walking through narrow chutes (one foot in front of the other). Although it is onl…Full review by VivianCLE
How much time would does a visit to Tsankawi take? We will have two kids, ages 10 and 6 with us and be there in early March.
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I would allot maybe 1.5-2 hours if you are planning to go to the top. That way you have time to stop and take in the views. Enjoy! I loved that hike! Go early morning because it gets …
I would allot maybe 1.5-2 hours if you are planning to go to the top. That way you have time to stop and take in the views. Enjoy! I loved that hike! Go early morning because it gets crowded...although I'm not sure about March.
Hello, I am going to Bandelier on Thursday. Online it said you can drive in if you arrive before 9 AM. I want to be there at 7 to avoid the crowd. We will park at the visitor center and then hike from there. How do you get to Tsankawi from Frijoles Canyon? Thank you. I am looking forward to see this beautiful place. Any other advice for me? Thanks.
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The only info I can share is that we got there at 8 AM on a Sunday and there was no crowd which was really nice. By the time we were leaving around 9:30 people started arriving …
The only info I can share is that we got there at 8 AM on a Sunday and there was no crowd which was really nice. By the time we were leaving around 9:30 people started arriving so early is good!
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Most people agree that the Ancestral Pueblo culture emerged from hunter and gatherer societies that had been living in the Four Corners area for thousands of years. The introduction of...