View of Alamo Canyon in Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
There are still spots open for this Saturday’s guided wilderness hike at Bandelier National Monument.
The community is invited to join Ranger Mark on a guided hike into Bandelier’s wilderness. Learn about the principles of “Leave No Trace”, history of wilderness in the U.S. and how to be safe while recreating in a wilderness all while enjoying challenging terrain, sweeping mesa tops, lush canyons, isolated archeological sites and so much more in Bandelier.
Hikes range 2 to 16 miles and participants must wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes and be in physically fit condition to handle strenuous hikes with elevation gains and uneven footing.
Bring a pack including: 2-6 Liters of water depending on the hike, snacks/bars (maybe even lunch), a rain jacket, sunscreen, hat, and any necessary medications, epi-pens or inhalers.
Note: Saturday’s guided wilderness hike is limited to 10 people and by reservation only, so sign up by calling the Visitor Center desk at 505.672.3861 x 0.