Greg's Guidebook
Trails, Hikes, fishing, petroglyphs, rafting
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument has numerous trails with extraordinary vistas combining canyon, mesas and mountain peaks. The occasional passing of a Rocky Mountain big horn sheep makes this all the more memorable. Big horn sheep used to be more numerous than deer in the west but now there numbers are few due to illness acquired from European introduced domestic sheep. If you are into rafting the Rio Grande, launching sites are nearby. Petroglyphs tell a story of the first encounter of the horse to the Comanche which later resulted in their control of large portions of the western US for a period of time
Río Grande del Norte National Monument
New Mexico 68Ghost ranch area has several hiking trails, Echo amphitheater is a short trail to the amphitheater like cliff side with picnic tables at the base. Gateway to Christ in the desert is a monastery that accepts guests. Abiquiu dam along the chama river is a great place to experience the varied landscape. Georgia O’Keeffe home is a nice place to see to experience the artists life in NM. Bode’s station is a must stop for visitors. There ancient pueblo ruins on Santa Fe National Forest land which can be accessed easily and others require a permit.
28 locals recommend
Abiquiu
Ghost ranch area has several hiking trails, Echo amphitheater is a short trail to the amphitheater like cliff side with picnic tables at the base. Gateway to Christ in the desert is a monastery that accepts guests. Abiquiu dam along the chama river is a great place to experience the varied landscape. Georgia O’Keeffe home is a nice place to see to experience the artists life in NM. Bode’s station is a must stop for visitors. There ancient pueblo ruins on Santa Fe National Forest land which can be accessed easily and others require a permit.
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdMonastery of Christ in the desert
Forest Road 151Orilla Verde Recreation Area
New Mexico 570Just a short 25 minute drive north with tons to do.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
39201 NM-4Tent Rocks
0 NM-22Fantastic Hot springs and pre-colombian ruins and hikes.
Ojo caliente has been frequented by bathers for centuries. It is a nice place to experience with mud baths, mineral springs and a great restaurant. There are a few hikes nearby including BLM area Posi Owingeh.
Ojo Caliente