Located on the Pajarito plateau, the ruins of the Yapashi Anestral Pueblo site is worth the strenuous hike into the backcountry. Besides this unique ancient site, you will enjoy the view over the volcanic area that was shaped by the eruption of the Valles Caldera.

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January 13, 2024

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The Yapashi Ancestral Pueblo site's ruins are on the Pajarito Plateau in the Bandelier backcountry. Beyond the ancient ruins, runners can enjoy the panoramic views of the volcanic landscape formed by the ancient Valles Caldera eruption. These ruins were made by the Keres people in 1200–1500 CE. Some of the buildings were up to three stories tall and had hundreds of rooms.

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1. Middle Alamo Trail, Upper Alamo Trail, and Frijoles Rim Trail loop — Bandelier National Monument

24.5km

07:42

700m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Yapashi Pueblo and Stone Lions – Bandelier National Monument

20.2km

06:53

590m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,990 m

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Location: Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

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Yapashi Pueblo ruins

1. Middle Alamo Trail, Upper Alamo Trail, and Frijoles Rim Trail loop — Bandelier National Monument

2. Yapashi Pueblo and Stone Lions – Bandelier National Monument

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