New-Mexico Points of Interest

Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area


The Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area, located in the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed of New Mexico, is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its stunning slot canyons, which are narrow gorges carved into the earth by the flow of water. Visitors can hike through these canyons, which offer unique and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area also features a diverse range of plant and animal life, including desert plants, birds, and small mammals.

One of the main reasons to visit the Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area is to experience the beauty and unique geology of the slot canyons. Visitors can explore these narrow gorges and marvel at the stunning rock formations created by the flow of water. Additionally, the area is a great place for hiking and birdwatching, with many interesting species to observe. Visitors may also have the opportunity to see archaeological sites and artifacts left behind by the indigenous people who once inhabited the area. Overall, the Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the natural beauty and rich history of New Mexico. Get driving directions.
SLOT CANYON ENTRANCE BENCH AREA

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
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft
Las Conchas 9 8,422 ft