How long is Bandelier (Alcove House)?

2 miles, loop, with about 250 feet of elevation gain — roughly 48 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Bandelier (Alcove House)?

It's rated Easy. ladders to ancestral cliff dwellings

Where is Bandelier (Alcove House)?

Bandelier (Alcove House) is in New Mexico. ladders to ancestral cliff dwellings

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Bandelier (Alcove House)

New Mexico

Distance2 mi

Est. time~48 min

Elevation gain↗ 250 ft

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Bandelier (Alcove House) is a easy 2-mile loop hike in New Mexico with about 250 ft of elevation gain. ladders to ancestral cliff dwellings.

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