Length: 6.79 mi
Est. time: 2h 42m
Gain: 661 ft
Loss: 1,219 ft
Max elev: 7,470 ft
Elevation profile
+661 ft gain · −1,219 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the Frijoles Canyon & Rim Trail
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.