The Top 7 Natural Monuments in the Manzano Mountains
Manzano Mountains’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in the Manzano Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Manzano Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Travertine Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
This seasonal waterfall is at its best during spring, when the water flows most abundantly; otherwise, you might catch just a trickle. Nevertheless, it's a splendid sight, and the fact …
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North Sandia Peak
Highlight • Summit
The North Sandia Peak is a 3184-meter high peak in the Sandia Mountains. The North Sandia Peak Trail, as it name suggests, takes you right to this beautiful mountain.
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4th of July Canyon
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
4th of July Canyon is one of the most famous spots in the whole of the Manzano Mountains. Known for the abundance of maple trees, 4th of July Canyon in …
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South Crest Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail provides a challenging rocky terrain with a consistent incline leading up to Travertine Falls. It requires a more technical and attentive approach to running as you navigate the rocks, but it's both enjoyable and rewarding.
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U-Mound Rock Formation
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
This trail spans 12.7 miles from Sandia Peak Tramway to Camino de la Sierra, offering views of the city and the unique U-Mound, a mound of boulders popular for rock climbing.
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South Sandia Peak View
Highlight • Summit
The South Sandia Peak is one of the major summits of the Sandia Mountains. 'Sandía' means 'watermelon' in Spanish, a reference to the beautiful color the mountain takes at sunset.
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Sandia Mountains View
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The Piedra Lisa Southern Trail offers great views of the majestic rock formations and the canyons around the Sandia Mountains' western face.
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