마운트 테일러 최고의 러닝 경로

This trail is the boundary of the Ojito Wilderness, with nice views in the north of the Ojito Wilderness and in the south of the Zia Pubebo/Tsi'ya. The shade in this area is sparse so if running mid day, be sure to have sun protection.

Cabezon Road is the explorer's dirt road for the Tierra Amarilla Anticline and Ojito Wilderness. The scenery and geology are said to be just as nice as some of the surrounding trails. Experienceing this road by trail running is a great option. Cars do take this road, but it is still not as heavily trafficked as surrounding highways.

The Seismosaurus Trail is about a mile long and relatively flat. It leads up to a small cave with petroglyphs, where the trail terminates. Sometimes the trail is tricky to follow, so have the appropriate navigation ready. Parking can be found at Ojito Wilderness Parking on Cabezon Road. This trail was named after the Seismosaurus dinosaur uncovered here, one of the largest ever dug up in 1985.

Ojito Wilderness Trail, or Hoodoo Trail, takes runners on a relatively flat trail; the trail ends just past Bernalillito Mesa and passes great view points and amazing hoodoo rock formations. A hoodoo is created by erosion, with a hard rock on top and softer rock beneath. The soft rock erodes faster, leaving a long, thin column with a larger rock on top, resembling a person with a large hat.

Here are a collection of Hoodoo rock formations. To see more, continue on the Ojito Wilderness Trail (Hoodoo Trail) for the full loop and a chance to see Hoodoos of all different shapes, sizes, and colors.

Guadalupe Ruin is a single-story masonry pueblo perched on top of an isolated sandstone mesa. This mesa is about 200 feet above the valley floor and gives visitors great views of canyons, mesas, and volcanic necks in the Rio Puerco Valley, along with this fantastic archeological look into the past. The ruin had 39 rectangular rooms and 7 kivas (kivas are shared spaces used for political meetings or for rites).

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.

These ruins are a sacred Navajo site and are still used by some groups today. Because the ruins sit atop the canyon walls, the climb to up can be steep in spots, and some off trail travel can be required so make sure not to branch too far out of your comfort zone. There are more petroglyphs in this area as well.