The Top 5 Attractions in Bandelier Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Bandelier Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bandelier Wilderness is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Painted Cave
Highlight • Cave
Painted Cave shows some unique and well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan Pictographs that are well worth the strenuous hike to get here. You can either start at the Dome Trailhead just outside …
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Shrine of the Stone Lions
Highlight • Monument
This unique site, located just a mile from Yapashi Pueblo ruins, is estimated to be at least a 1,000 years old. It shows the life-size effigies of two crouching mountain …
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Upper Frijoles Crossing
Highlight • Trail
Upper Frijoles Crossing is where the Ponderosa, Frijoles Rim, Frijoles, and Apache Springs Trails all intersect. This spot also has fantastic views down the lush canyon and is a great …
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Boundary Peak
Highlight • Summit
Boundary Peak is located at the boundary of Bandelier National Monument. To get here, start at the Dome Trailhead, but keep in mind that it is not accessible from January through mid-April due to seasonal road closures.
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Frijoles Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Frijoles Trail follows the Rito de los Frijoles in the Frijoles Canyon. Runners can marvel at the high canyon walls towering overhead. The Frijoles Trail is about 5 miles one way.
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