A flat hike that goes past two small archaeological sites and ends up
with great views of the canyon and Tyuonyi. If you are camping, take
this hike at sunrise or sunset.
Tyuonyi Overlook
A flat hike that goes past two small archaeological sites and ends up
with great views of the canyon and Tyuonyi. If you are camping, take
this hike at sunrise or sunset.
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Hike data:
| Controlling agency: | National Park Service; Bandelier National Monument | ||||||||
| Location in the state: | North-central; Bandelier National Monument | ||||||||
| Trailhead waypoint(s): | BANDAMPI TYU OVRLK | ||||||||
| Elevation: |
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| Elevation gain/loss: | 137 ft; 42 m. | ||||||||
| Length: | 2.30 mi; 3.70 km. Out and back distance from GPS. The park service says 2.2 mi (3.5 km). | ||||||||
| How long it took us (HH:MM): | 01:07. 2003 time 1:37; 2005 time not recorded. | ||||||||
| Cleanliness: | 10/10 | ||||||||
| Trail usage: | 0.00 people/hour | ||||||||
| Trail Condition: | fine. Sand and packed gravel in the beginning, rock at the end. | ||||||||
| Fee: | $12.00. Park entry fee, good for seven days. An annual permit is $30. | ||||||||
| When we hiked it: | 2006-04-28. 2005-06-12, 2003-10-25 | ||||||||
| Trailhead facilities: | Water, trash cans, toilets, picnic area. The trailhead is across the road from the Juniper campground, which is where the facilities are. | ||||||||
| Special features of the hike: | History, wildflowers, wildlife, scenery. | ||||||||
| When to hike: | All year. Summer is likely to be hot unless you hike near sunrise. | ||||||||
| General comments: | The park service requests that you stay on the trails. It is illegal to disturb any archaeological sites. |
Maps:
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Getting to the trailhead:
From the main entrance to Bandelier National Monument, follow the signs
to the Juniper Campground. Across from
loop B is the amphitheater parking. Park here and the trailhead takes
off to the left from the trail to the amphitheater.
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The hike:
 | The trail goes through meadows near the start. Many trees are dead,
some from a fire.
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Near dawn and dusk, you may see animals such as this rabbit.
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 | If the conditions have been right, the meadow may also have several
varieties of flowers.
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This archaeological site is just off the trail; a short trail leads to
it. At one time, this building had about 20 rooms. Archaeological
investigations showed it was occupied for a short time in the 1200s.
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 | This small, round archaeological site is along the trail, near the overlook.
The interpretative sign says that it was a sacred site.
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At the end of the trail, you are on a point looking into Frijoles canyon.
You can see the trail through the main archaeological sites, as well
as the trail heading up the south side of the canyon, part of the Frijolito Ruins loop. You are also likely to
hear the Frijoles creek running in the canyon below. In the view arena,
there are good views of the Sandia, Sangre de Cristo, and Jemez mountains.
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