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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, New Mexico
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Description: New Mexico`s newest National Monument, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks was designated on January 17, 2001. From the parking area, the 2 mile National recreation trail winds between the eroded, cone-shaped tents of volcanic tuff and up a wash below a high promontory. In the wash`s sandy bottom, youngsters with sharp eyes spot tiny pieces of black obsidian, or volcanic glass. If you take the hike up to the top, commanding views of the Rio Grande valley and the Jemez, Sandia and Sangre de Cristo Mountains reward your efforts.
Download a 136 MB podcast of a walking tour of Tent Rocks. For podcasts with video (Windows Media files), visit the Tent Rocks & Cochiti Pueblo Podcast Page (opens in a new window).
Location: Off I-25 on NM 22 or 16, then west of Cochiti Pueblo via Forest Road 266/Tribal Road 92 to the parking area
Address: Rio Puerco Field Office--BLM
435 Montano Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107 |
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Phone: 505-761-8700 |
Season: Year Round-check road conditions in wet weather |
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Fee: $5/day; $25-100 for commercial tours + permit |
Reservations: No
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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Hunting |
Water Sports |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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Notes: Day Use Only - no overnight camping; gates at Cochiti Pueblo close each evening. Please do not trespass on surrounding Native American lands. Dogs permitted on leashes. Please view the monument on foot - No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes are allowed. Commercial tours and school group need a permit - call for details. AND, sorry but, as of May 23, 2009, NO DOGS are allowed within the Monument, whether leashed or not. Dogs for the visually impaired or other assisted needs are exempted from
this order.
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