サンドバル郡の峡谷・トップ8

Here is where the "trail" completely deteriorates and one must decide if they are turning back or continuing on for a route-finding, canyoneering adventure. Be aware that the terrain worsens after passing under the, and there is no official route other than the few miles of trail already traveled.

From this point, look over the Lybrook Badlands to the southwest. To get here, follow the trail that goes through the sandy Blanco Wash. Vehicles take this road, but it's not a popular spot, and vehicles could get stuck in the sand, so it's best to run to this viewpoint from the dirt road off Highway 550.

The East Fork Trail offers some nice views of tent rocks. These rock formations are cone-shaped and made by ancient volcanic eruptions.

Battleship Rock is a 200-foot-tall natural rock formation towering over this picnic site. It was created by ancient volcanic rock, resembling a Navy battleship. The East Fork Jemez and San Antonio Rivers runs through here, and it is a great spot for picnickers, fishermen, hikers, and runners to enjoy.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is on public BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), and before arriving, visitors should check to see if the area is open at blm.gov/visit/kktr This area has impressive geological features, including cone-shaped tent rock formations. This area is open to foot traffic only, and the elevation of the area ranges from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet above sea level.

From this point, look over the Lybrook Badlands to the southwest. To get here, follow the trail that goes through the sandy Blanco Wash. Vehicles take this road, but it's not a popular spot, and vehicles could get stuck in the sand, so it's best to hike to this viewpoint from the dirt road off Highway 550.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is on public BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), and before arriving, visitors should check to see if the area is open at https://www.blm.gov/visit/kktr This area has impressive geological features, including cone-shaped tent rock formations. This area is open to foot traffic only, and the elevation of the area ranges from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet above sea level.

Here is where the "trail" completely deteriorates and one must decide if they are turning back or continuing on for a route-finding, canyoneering adventure. Be aware that the terrain worsens after passing under the, and there is no official route other than the few miles of trail already traveled.