🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Albuquerque, NM
Piñon Peaks & Alpine Trails
Escape into towering ponderosa pines and crisp alpine meadows where mountain vistas unfold at every turn.
Day 1 — Santa Fe National Forest
Day 1 — Santa Fe National Forest
Day 1 — Santa Fe National Forest
🚗 4 hr 9 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Albuquerque, NM → Santa Fe National Forest
1 hr 53 min8:00 AM → 9:53 AM
Santa Fe National Forest
★ 4.8Escape into pristine alpine wilderness with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, crystal-clear streams, and towering ponderosa pines just 45 minutes from the city.
9:53 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:53 AM
El Parasol
Indulge in authentic, freshly-made New Mexican comfort food, especially the red and green chile that locals have cherished for generations.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Santa Fe National Forest → Bandelier National Monument
19 min12:00 PM → 12:19 PM
Bandelier National Monument
★ 4.8Hike the Main Loop Trail past cliff dwellings and pueblo ruins, exploring ancient Ancestral Puebloan homes carved into soft volcanic tuff. Scramble up ladders into actual cave rooms and stand beneath towering canyon walls dotted with window holes.
12:19 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Bandelier National Monument → Pajarito Brewpub and Grill
12 min5:00 PM → 5:12 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:12 PM
Pajarito Brewpub and Grill
Savor craft beers brewed on-site paired with innovative New Mexican cuisine in a lively, local atmosphere that captures the spirit of the region.
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Drive
Pajarito Brewpub and Grill → Albuquerque, NM
1 hr 45 min6:12 PM → 7:57 PM
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