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Frey Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Bandelier National Monument
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“The Frey Trail goes from the amphitheater down to the visitor center giving excellent views of the canyon along the way. ”

Ben Werner
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Map Key

1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

6,652' 2,028 m

High

6,185' 1,885 m

Low

40' 12 m

Up

507' 155 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Description

The trail begins and ends on fairly flat sections, but to get from the mesa top down into the canyon necessitates a lot of steep zig-zagging. There are great views and an easy descent, but it takes a bit of energy in the opposite direction. Overall, it is a very well-maintained, clear trail with clean steps.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Bandelier National Monument

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Ben Werner
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 5 votes

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in Bandelier National Monument

#11280

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#2

in Bandelier National Mon…

#166

in New Mexico

#11,280

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Dwellings
Aug 20, 2018 near White Rock, NM
The view from above the canyon on the Frey Trail.
Feb 27, 2023 near White Rock, NM
Waiting for a chance to enter a cliff dwelling
Oct 2, 2017 near White Rock, NM

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All Clear 86 days ago
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Check-Ins

May 4, 2023
Chi Kennedy
1h 00m
Jan 16, 2022
G Allen Daily
1h 30m
Jul 11, 2019
Tudor P
Dec 15, 2017
Kelli Tolocka
Steep climb. Views were ok...didn’t realize you could drive to the top. 1.7mi
Jun 13, 2017
Tyler Hincy
Feb 13, 2016
Kevin Heimbrook
Hiked with Gil, Stu, Kate, and Nina.

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