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A paved pathway leads to a viewing platform at the northern tip, providing stunning vistas of the Rio Grande River and the picturesque White Rock Canyon. The river gracefully winds its way through the canyon, creating a stunning contrast against the rugged terrain.

After the long (probably hot!) descent down the mesa, you are treated to up close views of the Rio Grande River. This is a great spot to cool off by the water and admire the views of this majestic, famous river.

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 a type of written language, but rather held deep spiritual and artistic significance to ancient (and modern) indigenous people. There are many petroglyphs in this area, so be sure to take your time to try to find all of them - many of them blend in with their surroundings! Like in most archeological sites, please do not touch these ancient carvings.

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 take shelter from the elements; the thick stone walls provided insulation from both the cold of winter and heat of summer. Talus pueblos were also most-likely constructed in front of the entrance to the cavates to further protect people from wind, rain, snow, and perhaps most importantly in the desert, heat. Please only enter cavetes that are immediately adjacent to the trail - the other cavets are dangerous to access.

Located 12 miles from the main section of Bandelier National Monument on State Highway 4, the Tsankawi section offers a 1.5-mile walk along a mesa, showcasing cavates, petroglyphs, and an Ancestral Pueblo village. The trail is sometimes narrow in places, requires some scrambling in addition to climbing several ~12 foot ladders, and is quite exposed to the elements so it should be avoided during thunderstorms and inclement weather. In winter, the path may be slippery and icy. Tsankawi also can be a little challenging to locate, in large part because it signs on Highway 4. From Santa Fe, turn from State Highway 502 to 4, finding Tsankawi less than 1/4 mile on the left. Coming from Bandelier, it's easier to locate, with the gravel parking lot on the right past the 3rd stoplight. Here is a link to a great virtual tour of the site by the NPS: nps.gov/band/learn/photosmultimedia/tt-vt-intro.htm

The Quemazon Trail is an excellent running and hiking trail on the westside of Los Alamos. It is typically run as a downhill trail accessed from either the Knapp/Los Alamos Canyon Trail or Pipeline Road, but it can be run uphill. The Quemazon Trail is a technical trail with stretches of flowy singletrack intermixed with rocks, ledges, and small drops to keep things interesting.

The Kwage Mesa Trail is an easy, flat trail that takes you out into the desert northeast of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Archeologists have found evidence of human activity on the Kwage (KWA-hee) Mesa, which is also known as the Pajarito Plateau, dating back over 10,000 years. This unique trail is a great place to run through both natural and human history close to town.

Explore the 1.2-mile Rendija Trail, a vital east-west link connecting numerous north-south trails. Beginning at Guaje Pines Cemetery, the trail offers diverse scenery. Be cautious as it is a flash-flooding zone; avoid it during severe thunderstorms or when there is significant water flow in the stream.