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This information is a public record of the 1983 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Frijoles Canyon

National Park Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    9 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The Frijoles Canyon trail is a very popular 8-mile one-way hike from the Ponderosa group campground to the Visitor Center.

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Remnants of Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. Photo by By VitaleBaby.
Remnants of Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. Photo by By VitaleBaby.
Tarantulas are commonly seen on the Frijolito Loop Trail in autumn. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
Tarantulas are commonly seen on the Frijolito Loop Trail in autumn. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
Frijolito Loop Trail passes through the Pinon-Juniper woodland and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
Frijolito Loop Trail passes through the Pinon-Juniper woodland and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
Main south-facing cliff at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Dicklyon.
Main south-facing cliff at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Dicklyon.
  • Remnants of Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. Photo by By VitaleBaby.
  • Remnants of Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. Photo by By VitaleBaby.
  • Tarantulas are commonly seen on the Frijolito Loop Trail in autumn. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
  • Frijolito Loop Trail passes through the Pinon-Juniper woodland and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
  • The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground. Photo by Sally King courtesy NPS.
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Location: At Bandelier National Monument near Laos Alamos.

  • States: New Mexico

This trail has just been rebuilt after the Conchas fire and subsequent flooding and is now in great condition. From Ponderosa campground the trail descends into the canyon bottom and turns left along the creek and canyon bottom towards the Visitor Center. Take the time to enjoy the incredible rock formations and relax in the peace and quiet that is becoming so hard to find in our modern world. Be prepared to get your feet wet as there are no bridges, but the water is usually no more than a couple of inches deep.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Bandelier National Monument
HCR 1
Los Alamos, NM 87544

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  • Certified as an NRT
    Apr 12, 1983
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