This National Monument is a great hike all year round. The white cliffs at the Tent Rocks were created by volcanic eruptions in the nearby Jemez Mountains millions of years ago. The “Tent Rocks” were formed by water and wind activity over the years.
Driving distance round trip 80 miles/2 hours
Hiking distance round trip 3.5 miles/3 hours
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There are hundreds of wonderful easy, moderate and strenuous hikes in and around Santa Fe.There is an award winning book by the Northern New Mexico Group of the Sierra Club titled “Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area”.You can check this book out before you visit, or borrow it from Casa Cuma library while you are here in Santa Fe. Here are some example hikes.
