Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument
- Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument New Mexico
- Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument
- Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Visitors Center
- Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Map
- Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Visitor Center
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166 reviews of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument 'This place is just beautiful and peaceful! The hike is short and can be easily done in about an hour and a half each way. Others may be on the trail, so it might take a little extra time, while you let others pass in the windy canyon tight spot paths. The Tent Rock formations are pretty. The trail at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is not your average hike - but the rock formations, slot canyon, and views are fantastic! The Slot Canyon trail is a one-way trail covering 1.5 miles (2.4 km) through a slot canyon and up a climb of 630 feet (190 m) to a lookout point where the tent rocks may be viewed from above. The Cave Loop trail is approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and leads past the base of the cliffs, near some of the tent rocks and a small cavate similar to. The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity to observe, study, and experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes. After a dreary and rainy day, the sun rose behind the hills signaling a warmer day at Pueblo de Cochiti. In the mid-morning, when the temperature rose to about 50ºF, we headed to the nearby Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument for a hike. We were here in April of this year and was captivated by its fairy tale landscape.
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Fees
- Monument Fee Booth - 505-331-6259
- Private Vehicles - $5
- Groups:
Up to 25 individuals - $25
25-100 individuals - $100 - Schools:
No fee. Day-use permit required from BLM.
Educational Permit Request Form - Commercial Tours, Non-Profit Organizations, Commercial Filming, and Commercial Photography:
Specials-use permit required from BLM. Please contact Rio Puerco Field Office at 505-761-8700.
Season/Hours
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks has changed its hours of operation.
The Monument gates will be open 8am to 4pm, and the Monument will fully close at 5pm.
Hours of Operation
Entry into the Monument between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Closing procedures begin at 3:30 p.m. to clear the Monument by 5:00 p.m.
Visitors must be out of the fee booth gated area by closing time.
During the summer months, the Monument experiences increased visitation. Please be aware that visitors may experience entrance delays starting at 9am due to increased visitation and lack of available parking. Wait times may range from 30 to 90 minutes. As parking is made available, new visitors will be allowed entry.
Notice
To allow for Pueblo de Cochiti cultural observances and routine BLM maintenance, the Monument will be closed on:
New Year’s Day (January 1)
January 6
Friday before Easter
Saturday before Easter
Easter Sunday
Monday after Easter Sunday
May 3
July 13
July 14
July 25
November 1
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
Accessibility
There are ADA compliant rest rooms, picnic facilities, kiosks and parking.
The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as easy. While the trail is gravel/sand there are a few sections that are accessible to wheelchairs.
At the Veterans' Memorial Overlook you will find ADA-accessible picnic areas, rest rooms, trails and facilities.
Trail Information
The national monument includes a national recreational trail. It is for foot travel only, and contains two segments that provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, geologic observation and plant identification. Both segments of the trail begin at the designated monument parking area.
The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long, rated as easy. The more difficult Canyon Trail is a 1.5-mile, one-way trek into a narrow canyon with a steep (630-ft) climb to the mesa top for excellent views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. Both trails are maintained; however, during inclement weather the canyon may flash flood and lightning may strike the ridges.
The Veterans Memorial Trail is a 1-mile long loop trail, rated as very easy and is wheel chair accessible. The Veterans Memorial is located at the end of a 3 mile long gravel surfaced road overlooking picturesque Peralta Canyon and Jemez Mountain peaks. Picnic tables, shelters and toilets are available at both sites.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
The Monument is closed to dogs, excluding service animals.
Day Use Only
No open fires, shooting, alcoholic beverages, glass containers or climbing on the 'tent rocks.'
Do not trespass on tribal, private, or state land.
Access to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks may be closed by order of the Cochiti Tribal Governor. Closures will be posted at the gate.
No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes are allowed.
Protect live trees and shrubs. You may not cut green trees or firewood without a permit.
No collecting of plants, rocks, obsidian 'apache tears,' or wildlife.
Please stay on designated roads and trails.
Geocaching is prohibited.
Please, do not feed the wildlife
Hunting and recreational shooting is not allowed in the Monument.
Brochures, Maps, and Publications
Rocks Rock!Hit the Trails Learning Education Initiative
Photos
Quicklinks
Fees
- Monument Fee Booth - 505-331-6259
- Private Vehicles - $5
- Groups:
Up to 25 individuals - $25
25-100 individuals - $100 - Schools:
No fee. Day-use permit required from BLM.
Educational Permit Request Form - Commercial Tours, Non-Profit Organizations, Commercial Filming, and Commercial Photography:
Specials-use permit required from BLM. Please contact Rio Puerco Field Office at 505-761-8700.
Season/Hours
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks has changed its hours of operation.
The Monument gates will be open 8am to 4pm, and the Monument will fully close at 5pm.
Hours of Operation
Entry into the Monument between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Closing procedures begin at 3:30 p.m. to clear the Monument by 5:00 p.m.
Visitors must be out of the fee booth gated area by closing time.
During the summer months, the Monument experiences increased visitation. Please be aware that visitors may experience entrance delays starting at 9am due to increased visitation and lack of available parking. Wait times may range from 30 to 90 minutes. As parking is made available, new visitors will be allowed entry.
Notice
To allow for Pueblo de Cochiti cultural observances and routine BLM maintenance, the Monument will be closed on:
New Year’s Day (January 1)
January 6
Friday before Easter
Saturday before Easter
Easter Sunday
Monday after Easter Sunday
May 3
July 13
July 14
July 25
November 1
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument New Mexico
Accessibility
There are ADA compliant rest rooms, picnic facilities, kiosks and parking.
The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as easy. While the trail is gravel/sand there are a few sections that are accessible to wheelchairs.
At the Veterans' Memorial Overlook you will find ADA-accessible picnic areas, rest rooms, trails and facilities.
Trail Information
The national monument includes a national recreational trail. It is for foot travel only, and contains two segments that provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, geologic observation and plant identification. Both segments of the trail begin at the designated monument parking area.
The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long, rated as easy. The more difficult Canyon Trail is a 1.5-mile, one-way trek into a narrow canyon with a steep (630-ft) climb to the mesa top for excellent views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. Both trails are maintained; however, during inclement weather the canyon may flash flood and lightning may strike the ridges.
Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument
The Veterans Memorial Trail is a 1-mile long loop trail, rated as very easy and is wheel chair accessible. The Veterans Memorial is located at the end of a 3 mile long gravel surfaced road overlooking picturesque Peralta Canyon and Jemez Mountain peaks. Picnic tables, shelters and toilets are available at both sites.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
The Monument is closed to dogs, excluding service animals.
Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Visitors Center
Day Use Only
No open fires, shooting, alcoholic beverages, glass containers or climbing on the 'tent rocks.'
Do not trespass on tribal, private, or state land.
Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Map
Access to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks may be closed by order of the Cochiti Tribal Governor. Closures will be posted at the gate.
No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes are allowed.
Protect live trees and shrubs. You may not cut green trees or firewood without a permit.
No collecting of plants, rocks, obsidian 'apache tears,' or wildlife.
Please stay on designated roads and trails.
Slot Canyon Tent Rocks National Monument Visitor Center
Geocaching is prohibited.
Please, do not feed the wildlife
Hunting and recreational shooting is not allowed in the Monument.
Brochures, Maps, and Publications
Rocks Rock!Hit the Trails Learning Education Initiative