ロスアラモス郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

As you wrap up the trail, you'll be treated to a stunning sight: natural arches forming a beautiful frame around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the town of Los Alamos. It's the perfect spot to catch a break or watch the sunset before you head back.

The Lower Water Canyon Trail is part of an extensive network of running, hiking, and mountain biking trails near White Rock, New Mexico, a small community outside of Los Alamos. This trail traverses the southern rim of the mesa and offers great views over the open desert. You can connect this trail with many others in the area to make many different length running loops in this unique area. The Lower Water Canyon Trail is slightly harder than the others in the area as you run over basalt, tuff, and loose gravel.

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.

Just across from the Los Alamos History Museum, there is an Ancestral Pueblo Dwelling that offers visitors insight into ancient indigenous Pueblo people cultural practices. Next to the dwelling is the Romero Cabin, which reflects the town's more recent history and early Spanish and American settlers' lifestyle. Together, these sites contribute to the museum's mission of interpreting the diverse history of the Pajarito Plateau, providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and historical layers that shape Los Alamos.

Ashley Pond Park, situated within the Manhattan Project National Historic Park, holds significant historical value in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Named after the founder of the Los Alamos Ranch School, Ashley Pond, the park was a focal point during the Manhattan Project (1943-1947). It housed military facilities and played a crucial role in scientific research. Today, the park is a peaceful space with picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, and features memorials and interpretive signs commemorating the Manhattan Project's scientific and historical contributions. There is also the Ice House, which stands as a memorial to the Los Alamos Ranch School days and Project Y, on the southern bank of the pond.

The Los Alamos Reservoir Road is an old gravel access road that is an easy ride up to the Los Alamos Reservoir. Beyond this is the more technical Los Alamos Canyon Trail, which as of 2023 is only open in the winter due to wildfire damage. Construction resumes in this area in the spring of 2024 so hopefully the trail will be useable soon.

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.

The Los Alamos Reservoir Road is an easy open trail to the Los Alamos Reservoir. It connects with other popular hiking and biking trails in the area. Beyond this road, however, the Los Alamos Canyon Trail/ Knapp Trail is only open during the winter due to fire damage sustained during the Black Feather Fire. Construction to preserve the trail and surrounding area is set to resume in the spring of 2024 so hopefully you will be about to hike here year round soon.