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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM

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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Hike among cone-shaped tent rocks up to 90 feet tall on a slot canyon trail and a cave loop on Cochiti Pueblo land.

Via NM-16 from I-25 Exit 264, check in at Cochiti Visitor Center · Cochiti Pueblo, NM

About Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Kasha-Katuwe means white cliffs in Keresan, and the name fits the pale cones of pumice and tuff left by volcanic eruptions 6 to 7 million years ago. Two trails start at the parking area: the easy 1.2-mile Cave Loop and the 1.5-mile Canyon Trail, which climbs 630 feet through a slot canyon. Entry is by advance reservation only through Recreation.gov, and you check in at the Cochiti Visitor Center first. Dogs are not allowed.

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