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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 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.

Here you will find the trailhead for the Bayo Canyon Trail. The trail runs from the rotary next to Loma Linda Park to the bottom of Bayo Canyon. At the bottom of the canyon the trail levels out before turning into a dirt road that eventually leads out to the highway.

This spot is known as the North Bench Overlook and is a great spot to include as part of the larger Rendija Crack Loop, the Bayo Benches Loop, or as a destination in and of itself. From this overlook on the North Bayo Bench Trail, you get great views of the orange-walled Bayo Canyon, Barranca Mesa, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Pipeline Road is a rough, steep dirt road that takes you up to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and the Guaje Ridge. The road starts in town on the west side of the Perimeter Trail and is closed to cars and other motor vehicles. Although the climb is hard, the views are excellent.