Sandoval County

New Mexico

San Antonio springs consist of five springs that capture natural spring water cascading down the mountain. The pools are progressively cooler as you go down, and they are worth the hike down a 6-mile dirt road when the Forest Service locks the main gates, which is almost always.
San Antonio springs consist of five springs that capture natural spring water cascading down the mountain. The pools are progressively cooler as you go down, and they are worth the hike down a 6-mile dirt road when the Forest Service locks the main gates, which is almost always.
Halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe on New Mexico’s Highway 25, hang a left (if you’re heading north) and be prepared for some unusual and magnificent rock formations courtesy of mother nature, the Bureau of Land Management, and the American Indian Pueblo de Cochiti. The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rock National Monument owes its remarkable geology to layers of volcanic rock and ash deposited by pyroclastic flow 6 to 7 million years ago from a volcanic explosion within the Jemez Volcanic Field; and to the gentle hand of time as wind and water smoothed the pumice, ash and tuff deposits. Bring your hiking boots along with your camera and see the tent rocks up close and personal for a $5 fee (per vehicle) via two separate trails that offer superb views of this natural wonder. Hike to the top of the Canyon Trail for magnificent views of central New Mexico only possible from almost 7,000 feet above sea level. See more pictures and commentary of our hike via my travel blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/hiking-the-stunning-kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks-national-monument .
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities. #hiking
New Mexico’s stunning Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rock formations are the product of volcanic eruptions 6 to 7 million years ago. Many of the pumice, ash and tuff deposits are over 1,000 feet thick. Tremendous explosions from the Jemez volcanic field spewed pyroclasts (rock fragments), while searing hot gases blasted down slopes in an incandescent avalanche called a “pyroclastic flow.” Over time, wind and water cut into these deposits creating canyons and arroyos, scooping holes in the rock and contouring the ends of small, inward ravines into smooth semi-circles. Two hiking trails (the Cave Loop Trail and the Canyon Trail) allow visitors amazing access to this National Monument. We hiked the tougher Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trek up a narrow canyon involving a 630-foot climb to the mesa top, driven by the promise of fantastic views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, and Sandia mountains, as well as the Rio Grande Valley. We were not disappointed. Be sure to arrive early in the day (the monument opens at 8 am during winter months, 7 am during the summer) to avoid the crowds and the heat. Bring plenty of water; the monument has no concessions, but does offer the basics in terms of facilities. The nominal $5 fee per vehicle is returned to the site for monitoring, maintenance, and improvements. See more pictures and commentary via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/hiking-the-stunning-kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks-national-monument .

Sandoval County – beliebte Städte

Jemez Springs
Jemez Springs
Flüsse, Wandern und Angeln
Das gemütliche Reiseziel Jemez Springs ruft! Freu Dich auf die Wanderwege, die Flusskulisse, die Tierwelt und mehr.

Gründe gibt es viele

  • Jemez Mountains
  • Jemez National Recreation Area
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Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho
Freundliche Menschen, Speisen und Familienfreundlich
Du magst Kirchen, Restaurantbesuche und Zoos? Dann ab nach Rio Rancho!

Gründe gibt es viele

  • New Day Therapeutic Massage
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Ride the tram up to Sandia Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see some spectacular views. A major bonus if you do this around hot air balloon festival week and you will see balloons hovering over the city. However the line/queue to ride the tram from the base can be quite long.
Sandia Park
Golf, Skifahren und Berge
Zeit für eine Reise! Entdecke das Golfangebot, die Möglichkeiten zum Skifahren und die Parks der Destination Sandia Park.

Gründe gibt es viele

  • Skigebiet Sandia Peak
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Cuba
Cuba
Bekannt für Festivals
Die Destination Cuba wartet: mit Festivals und mehr!
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Santa Ana Pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo
Speisen, Entspannung und Familienfreundlich
Entdecke das gemütliche Reiseziel Santa Ana Pueblo: mit gutem Essen, Ausblicken auf die Berge, Festivals und mehr!
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Placitas
Placitas
Abenteuer, Weingüter und Naturparks
Die Destination Placitas wartet: mit Abenteuern, Weingütern, Parks und mehr!
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