Bandelier map from the park brochures

This is the Bandelier map from the brochure, showing the trails from the visitor center to the Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

Here’s the Bandelier visitor center detail map, showing the roads and trails in the main visitor center area. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

Bandelier trail maps

Bandelier does have some spectacular backcountry, so you may want to consider purchasing a National Geographic Trails Illustrated map if you plan to do a lot of hiking. I really like having the extra details such as topo lines and trail mileages. Personally, I usually buy these types of maps when doing overnight backcountry camping, but sometimes even when I’m just doing day hikes I use these maps for general route planning.

Here is a Bandelier Main Loop trail map, showing the trail that starts from the visitor center and tours a pueblo and cliff dwellings. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

This is a Bandelier backcountry map, showing the trail mileages from trail junctions and trailheads in the park. This rough outline isn’t suitable for navigation, but it does give you a sense of the trail network.

Various Bandelier maps

Here’s a regional map of Bandelier, showing the roads and other points of interest in northern New Mexico. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

This is a Juniper Campground map, showing each of the three loops in the campground located just inside the entrance station. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

Bandelier lodging map

Bandelier National Monument is located near Los Alamos, NM, but most who visit the park are based out of Santa Fe. Of course, Santa Fe is an amazing place to stay for so many reasons so I feel the extra driving is worth it. To the right you can open an Expedia interactive Santa Fe lodging map to compare locations of your options. Or view Expedia’s top-rated Santa Fe lodging to compare prices, photos, and reviews.

Scientific Bandelier maps

Here’s a Bandelier geologic map, showing the variety of rock layers and geologic features inside Bandelier National Monument as well as nearby Valles Caldera National Preserve.

The Bandelier vegetation map identifies the variety of forest, brush, and shrub communities that grow in Bandelier National Monument and in the detached Tsankawi unit of the park.

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