Tent Rock Trails
hikers on Cave Loop Trail
The Tent Rock Trails, located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico are actually two different trails combined to form one fantastic hiking trail. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is a fairly easy trail for hikers of all abilities. The Canyon Trail is 1.5 miles and is a bit more difficult. Together, the two trails form the 2.7 mile Tent Rocks Trails.
The Cave Loop Trail allows hikers to stroll along a fairly level loop path to view a sandstone cave and some amazing pyramidal rock formations. For interesting historical and geological information, visit the Tent Rocks National Monument website on the right hand side of this page.
The Canyon Trail allows hikers to explore narrow canyons and view beautiful layered rocks as they climb up to the top of a scenic ridge. Trail users get both a macro and a micro view of the stunning canyons. As they hike up the trail, they will view the sheer rock walls on either side and pass through crevices barely wide enough for one person to pass. Once atop the ridge, the same hikers will look back over the maze of canyons and the surrounding rock outcrops.
These two trails offer a great family hiking experience with terrain and scenery guaranteed to please even the most discerning outdoor enthusiast.
