Bandelier - Yapashi Ruins

Description: Bandelier - Yapashi Ruins

Round Trip Hiking Distance: approximately 13 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: ~8 hours + lunch time
Elevations: 6066 -6660
Gain: 2700'
Rating: Strenuous
Pace: Strong Moderate
Driving Time: About 50 minutes each way

Hike Description:

This is a challenging walk to ancient ruins and a large unexcavated pueblo ruin. It is rated strenuous because of the climbs in and out of several beautiful canyons, especially Alamo canyon.

We will start the hike climbing out of Frijoles Canyon near the visitor center. This section climbs approximately 467 ft in about 0.63 miles. Once on top of Frijoles Canyon, there are some nice and unique views of the ruins below. There are 3 canyons that we will encounter. Two are smaller - the largest is Alamo Canyon which is a descent of almost 600 feet and then an ascent of ~550 feet - in less than 1/4 of a mile.

This is an in-out hike. Alamo canyon, therefore, is traversed twice.

Elevation map:

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What to bring:

As always any type of weather is possible. Be prepared with proper clothing! Lots of water snacks and a lunch Make sure you wear a hat, sunglasses and bring plenty of sunscreen. Meeting Place

We will meet outside where Java Joe's used to be at the DeVargas mall and carpool from Java Joe's to the trail head. If you are unfamiliar with this location, click on the location link above for a good description. If you are running late or your plans change at the last minute, please call Kathleen at 505-946-8747.

We are meeting at 7:45 and will leave Java Joe's promptly at 8am.

No Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in Bandelier National Monument

Fees

There is an entrance fee of $12 per car