The Top 13 Natural Monuments around Los Alamos
Los Alamos’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13
beautiful natural monuments around Los Alamos. 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 around Los Alamos. 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 2, 2025
Alcove House
Highlight • Cave
This alcove is located 140 feet above the floor of Frijoles Canyon and once housed 25 Ancestral Pueblo people. The Alcove House is now accessed by a series of wooden ladders.
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Cavates
Highlight • Cave
The cavetes are located just below the ancient central village plaza in the cliff bands that make up the mesa. These cavates (human excavated cavities) were places where people could …
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Petroglyphs
Highlight • Historical Site
The trail passes by large panels of petroglyphs (carved pictures), that are thought to be hundreds of years old. Although their exact meaning is unknown, they are most likely not …
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Los Alamos Natural Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
A natural arch that forms a window framing the Sangre de Cristo's Mountains & the town of Los Alamos.
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Frey Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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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