New-Mexico Points of Interest

200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree


The 200-year-old Ponderosa Pine Tree is located in the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed of New Mexico and is known for its impressive size and beauty. The tree stands over 160 feet tall and has a circumference of 11 feet. It is estimated to weigh over 100 tons and is one of the largest trees in the area.

Visiting the Ponderosa Pine Tree is a great way to experience the natural beauty and history of New Mexico. The tree is a unique and awe-inspiring sight that offers visitors a glimpse into the past and a connection to the natural world. Visitors can take a hike through the surrounding forests and see other unique plants and animals that call the area home, such as elk, mountain lions, and eagles. The tree is also a popular destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts looking to capture the beauty of New Mexico's wilderness. Overall, the 200-year-old Ponderosa Pine Tree is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed. Get driving directions.
200 YEAR OLD PONDEROSA PINE TREE

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Las Conchas 9 8,422 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft

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