White Rock, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near White Rock
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Los Alamos, New Mexico
Climb in Diablo Canyon
Diablo Canyon has grown in popularity over the last decade, particularly due to its frequent appearance in television and films. It has hundreds of sport and trad climbs of varying difficulty on basalt cliffs that reach over 300 feet high, with approaches varying from 5 to 30 minutes.Grades range...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike to Alcove House
4.62.2 mi / 140 ft gainStart your hike from the Visitor's Center and head out on the Main Loop Trail to begin. You can hike the loop in either direction, either first crossing the river across from the Visitor's Center or heading out from directly behind the Center. If you start from across the river, you'll begin with...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike the Main Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument
5.01.2 mi / 150 ft gainBandelier National Monument encompasses over 33,000 acres of public land, including Frijoles Canyon, the home of the Ancestral Puebloans that once lived in the area. The park has miles of trails to explore the rugged countryside, but the main attractions are the cliff dwellings you'll find on the...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Hike at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
4.93 miHiking at Tent Rocks is a must-do for anyone in the northern New Mexico area. It's an accessible trail that gives you incredible rewards with little effort. The cone-shaped "tent rocks" are the result of erosion following a volcanic explosion 6-7 million years ago, making for some incredible and ...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Mountain Bike Pacheco Canyon
8.1 mi / 2194 ft gainPacheco Canyon Road / Forest Service Road #102 leads from the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos deep into the mountains, beginning with breathtaking views across to Valles Caldera (particularly at sunset) and ending deep in the mountains near Big Tesuque Campground after more than 2100' of eleva...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photograph the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi
Along the downtown Santa Fe plaza, you will run into an obvious architectural beauty. It's the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi. It's placed perfectly in the plaza where the sunset will make the massive structure glow or have interesting shadows cast off its facade. The cathedral itse...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Explore Canyon Road
Canyon Road in Santa Fe New Mexico, is home to one of the largest gatherings of fine art galleries featuring original work you'll find. Santa Fe is considered the 3rd largest distributor of art in the world, behind New York and Paris. The difference with Canyon Road is the unique environment tha...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Catch a sunset over the hills of Santa Fe
People come from all over the world to see sunsets in the southwest. This is a great little spot tucked away in a neighborhood I stayed in for a month. On Rodriguez street, there is a parking space for "visitors" of a particular house in the neighborhood (marked on the map). I didn't see a car t...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Climb Las Conchas
5.05 mi75 minutes north of Albuquerque, Las Conchas is a trailhead that sits right off the highway with two accessible, although small, parking lots. Right out of the gate the wide and well worn trail drops down to follow the river north through a wide mountain valley lined with large stands of trees, ...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike to Picacho Peak and Atalaya Peak
5.0Begin this trail from the Cerro Gordo Trailhead which is only about 10 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza. You can park in the lot near the intersection of Cerro Gordo and Upper Canyon Rd. The lot will fill up on the weekends so arrive early. From the lot, take the short Nature Conservancy trail to the ...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Trail Run the Dale Ball Trails
22 mi / 500 ft gainThe Dale Ball Trail system, covers a wide swath of terrain between Santa Fe County, the City of Santa Fe, the National Forest, and The Nature Conservancy with a 22 mile network of trails in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Located a short distance from downtown Santa Fe, it is the...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Stay in the Hyde State Park Yurts
Hyde Memorial State Park yurts are nestled high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains amongst the ponderosa pines, and sleep six and provide a modern setting with roots in ancient tradition. Their location in the State Park provide easy access to park's vast trail system.Each bed has an encapsulated...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike Santa Fe Baldy
5.0Starting at an elevation of 10,000 feet at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, a right turn at the Winsor trail starts a steep climb for .5 miles until the wilderness boundary gate. From there, the trail descends slightly, taking a path along the ridge through mossy pines and emerald stones. A mile later, yo...Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hike or Bike Aspen Vista
3.512.1 mi / 2100 ft gainAspen Vista Road (Forest Road 150) starts at an elevation of 10,000 feet and climbs up through a large stand of beautiful aspen and pine trees to the summit of Tesuque Peak at an elevation of 12,045 feet (note the Aspen grove is one large living being as all the roots are interconnected). These ...Read more -
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe Baldy Via Windsor Trail
13.55 mi / 3140 ft gainSanta Fe Baldy Via Windsor Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Read more -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Backpack to Lake Katherine in the Pecos Wilderness
5.016 mi / 1450 ft gainAccessible June through October, snow lingers on the trail late into the summer. This is a very popular, well-marked route so if it's solitude you're seeking, you'll probably be disappointed. At least on the weekend.The trailhead is at the parking lot for Ski Santa Fe. You'll climb from 10,250 to...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in White Rock
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juniper Campground
Overview
For visitors to Bandelier National Monument, Juniper Group Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located just inside the main pa...
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ponderosa Campground (Nm)
Overview
For large groups coming to Bandelier National Monument, Ponderosa Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located 6 miles from the...
Nambe, New Mexico
Black Canyon
Overview
Black Canyon Campground is in a great location to experience some of the finest mountain scenery the Southwest has to offer. The...
Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Tetilla Peak
Overview
Tetilla Peak Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Re...
Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Cochiti Area
Overview
Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reserva...
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Jemez Falls Campground
Overview
Jemez Falls Campground is located in a stunning Ponderosa Pine and forest meadow environment. The campground elevation is 7,880 ...