1-3 HoursFee applies
Hike the Tsankawi Loop Trail
Bandelier National Monument
Learn everything you need to know about hiking the Tsankawi Loop Trail.
The Tsankawi section of Bandelier National Monument is located on State Highway 4 twelve miles from the main section of the park. At Tsankawi you take a 1.5 mile walk along a mesa, viewing cavates, petroglyphs and the Ancestral Pueblo village of Tsankawi. Ladders are a required part of this trail. The trail is very exposed to the elements and should not be taken during localized thunderstorms. Cold, snowy weather can make the trail slippery so extra care should be taken when visiting in winter.
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Front-Country HikingArcheologyCliff DwellingsRuinsCanyons and CanyonlandsCaves, Caverns and KarstPlateaus and MesasGeologyMonuments and MemorialsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsNight SkyRock Landscapes and FeaturesScenic ViewsBandelier National Monumenthikingviews
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Duration
1-3 Hours
Fees
Entrance fee applies. An automatic fee collection machine is available at the trailhead. Visitors are required to display their entry pass on the dashboards of their vehicles.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
The Tsankawi trail contains a series of ladders, narrow passages, drop-offs, and elevation gain/loss. Because of these obstacles, the trail may not be accessible to service animals and people with physical impairments.
Pets
No
Reservations
No