The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments in Los Alamos County. 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 Los Alamos County. 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: October 6, 2025
A natural arch that forms a window framing the Sangre de Cristo's Mountains & the town of Los Alamos.
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The Ferry Trail is about a mile and a half long and takes hikers through forests and open spaces with nice views of the surrounding plateaus and hills. The Ferry …
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South Mesa is one of four beautiful mesas that comprise Los Alamos. This area is home to a diverse range of wildlife and vegetation, with an abundance of Ponderosa pines …
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A short walk leads out to this Scenic Ovelook, Just off the entrance road of Bandelier National Monument. High above Frijoles Canyon, the view reaches down to the Upper Frijoles Creek Falls, and in the distance to the Jemez Mountains.
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Guaje Mountain is a 7589 foot peak northeast of Los Alamos. This open, grassy summit is a great challenge close to town that affords sweeping views of Los Alamos and the surrounding area.
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Guaje Mountain is a 7589 foot peak northeast of Los Alamos. This open, grassy summit is a great challenge close to town that affords sweeping views of Los Alamos and the surrounding area.
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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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Just after the junction for the Beanfield Mesa Trail are some unique rock formations. This is a great place to stop and snap some photos before continuing on your hike.
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Just after the junction for the Beanfield Mesa Trail are some unique rock formations. This is a great place to stop and snap some photos before continuing on your ride.
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Just after the junction for the Beanfield Mesa Trail are some unique rock formations. This is a great place to stop and snap some photos before continuing.
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