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 Bandelier National Monument or at the monument's Visitor Center. Keep in mind, that the Dome Trailhead is not accessible from January through mid-April due to seasonal road closures. The hike starting at the Visitor Center is not recommended as a day hike. Prepare at least for an overnight stay in the backcountry.

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January 16, 2024

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Painted Cave is an archaeological site with Ancestral Puebloan Pictographs. The paintings are made from well-preserved red paint and depict people, animals, buildings, and celestial images. Runners can either begin at the Dome Trailhead just outside Bandelier National Monument or begin at the monument's Visitor Center. The Dome Trailhead is closed from January through mid-April.

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1. Painted Cave – Bandelier National Monument

19.9km

06:08

710m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

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