The Desert Ark's Guidebook to the Jemez Mountains and Ojito Wilderness
Nature Immersion
Visit the Hoodoo Trail for a nearby hike where you'll be immersed in natural rock formations and land that boasts world renowned fossils. Bring lots of water and snacks!
Ojito Wilderness - Arroyo Bernalillo
Visit the Hoodoo Trail for a nearby hike where you'll be immersed in natural rock formations and land that boasts world renowned fossils. Bring lots of water and snacks!
Impressive summit views; including the Sandia Mountains, the Rio Grande Valley, Mount Taylor, the Jemez Mountains, and the Santa Fe Range of the Sangre de Cristos. There is a route to the top that can be done in in 2-4 hours.
Cabezon Peak
Impressive summit views; including the Sandia Mountains, the Rio Grande Valley, Mount Taylor, the Jemez Mountains, and the Santa Fe Range of the Sangre de Cristos. There is a route to the top that can be done in in 2-4 hours.
San Ysidro and the surrounding area is well known for its mountain biking, horseback riding, bike trials, hiking, and nearby hot springs. The White Ridge trails can be explored by foot, bike, or equine.
White Ridge Bike Trails
4493 Cabezon RdSan Ysidro and the surrounding area is well known for its mountain biking, horseback riding, bike trials, hiking, and nearby hot springs. The White Ridge trails can be explored by foot, bike, or equine.
Whether you're a moto trials enthusiast or a naturalist, you'll find the canyons at the trials area to be stunning. Depending on the season you might find professional bike trials or an oasis of water in a rare and beautiful ecosystem of canyons and bowls, filled with migratory birds. It depends on when you visit. A fantastic place for hiking, biking, canyoneering, and equestrian exploration. Access from the parking lot on 550 or enter through the gate with a code from the Rio Puerco BLM Office.
San Ysidro Trials Area
Whether you're a moto trials enthusiast or a naturalist, you'll find the canyons at the trials area to be stunning. Depending on the season you might find professional bike trials or an oasis of water in a rare and beautiful ecosystem of canyons and bowls, filled with migratory birds. It depends on when you visit. A fantastic place for hiking, biking, canyoneering, and equestrian exploration. Access from the parking lot on 550 or enter through the gate with a code from the Rio Puerco BLM Office.
Battleship Rock
Camp Shaver LaneGreat place to hike and picnic.
Easy access to a sweet little swimming hole with a waterfall. Pair this with a hike a Battleship, a visit to the Jemez Historic Site, or a drink and a burger at Los Ojos Saloon!
Soda Dam Springs
Easy access to a sweet little swimming hole with a waterfall. Pair this with a hike a Battleship, a visit to the Jemez Historic Site, or a drink and a burger at Los Ojos Saloon!
If you're craving water, fishing, and kayaking... head to Fenton Lake just 33 miles to the North. We even have 2 kayaks you can rent.
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Parque Estatal de Fenton Lake
455 Fenton Lake RdIf you're craving water, fishing, and kayaking... head to Fenton Lake just 33 miles to the North. We even have 2 kayaks you can rent.
City/town information
Cute little town with a farmer's market, Zen Buddist center, spas and hot springs, galleries, shops, and a cafe. You'll pass by on your way to the Jemez Historic site, Soda Dam Falls, multiple hiking trails, and Valles Caldera.
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Jemez Springs
Cute little town with a farmer's market, Zen Buddist center, spas and hot springs, galleries, shops, and a cafe. You'll pass by on your way to the Jemez Historic site, Soda Dam Falls, multiple hiking trails, and Valles Caldera.
18 miles from San Ysidro - Rio Rancho is the best place to dine, pick up supplies, and shop big stores. It has everything.
Rio Rancho
18 miles from San Ysidro - Rio Rancho is the best place to dine, pick up supplies, and shop big stores. It has everything.
Sightseeing
Amazing site rich in cultural history!
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Jemez Historic Site
18160 NM-4Amazing site rich in cultural history!
Visit the Walatowa Visitor Center for more information about entrance to the Canyon.
Walatowa Slot Canyon
Visit the Walatowa Visitor Center for more information about entrance to the Canyon.
A nice, easy drive with amazing views. For the more adventurous there is a pull off spot with a short, steep descent to a swimming hole.
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Gilman Tunnels
A nice, easy drive with amazing views. For the more adventurous there is a pull off spot with a short, steep descent to a swimming hole.
Fantastic cultural experience, museum, and gift shop! This is a must see to learn about the local people of this land.
Pueblo of Jemez Welcome Center
7413 NM-4Fantastic cultural experience, museum, and gift shop! This is a must see to learn about the local people of this land.
Parque Histórico Nacional de la Cultura Chaco
Amazing...
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdI just loved it here.
Night Life
We haven't been, but it's a hotspot!
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Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
54 Jemez Canyon Dam RdWe haven't been, but it's a hotspot!
Food scene
Local Jemez hot spot for music, food, and people!
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Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon
17596 NM-4Local Jemez hot spot for music, food, and people!
Guided Activities
You have got to visit The Stables if you're looking for a beautiful family or solo adventure by horse. You'll find great food and fun visiting The Tamaya for a day.
The Stables at Tamaya
You have got to visit The Stables if you're looking for a beautiful family or solo adventure by horse. You'll find great food and fun visiting The Tamaya for a day.
A great place to reconnect if you're looking for a more guided experience. The Bodhi Pantry offers take-out food, ordered in advance and made with love.
Bodhi Mandala Zen Center
1 Bodhi DrA great place to reconnect if you're looking for a more guided experience. The Bodhi Pantry offers take-out food, ordered in advance and made with love.
Spa
Popular spot for soaking and relaxing.
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Jemez Hot Springs: Home of The Giggling Springs
40 Abousleman LoopPopular spot for soaking and relaxing.