Part of Bandelier National Monument, Tsankawi is located on a mesa with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Tsankawi has numerous cave dwellings with remarkable petroglyphs along the cliff walls. The trails here are more rugged than at the main park – you’ll walk along ancient footpaths without rail guards and concrete steps. For the adventurous hikers, there are options to explore beyond the mesa loop, off the beaten path to secluded caves and rarely seen petroglyphs.
The National Park Service will be closing the Tsankawi Trails to the public from mid-March 2023 until October 2023. We will not be able to offer tours to Tsankawi during this time.
