Tent Rocks Slot Canyon Hike

Join us on our Tent Rocks hike! Many of our intrepid and well-travelled clients have told us that Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks is indeed a marvel. They often compare it to Cappadocia, Turkey, where you can also view remarkable rock formations. This National Monument is called “Tent Rocks” because of the tent- or tepee-like shapes of the rock formations. The Tent Rocks were created 6.8 million years ago by volcanic eruptions in the Jemez Mountains. The nearby Pueblo of Cochiti call the place Kasha-Katuwe, which means “White Cliffs” in the Keresan language.

Tent Rocks Slot Canyon Hike South Rim

Fun for adult and children, the hike takes you through a slot canyon that is quite narrow at times. Climb around and over boulders as you take in the beauty of the land. Tent Rocks is truly a magical hike.

As of May 2020, the trails at Tent Rocks are closed. Please call 505-988-4000 for updates.

Tent Rocks Slot Canyon Hikes

Tent Rocks Slot Canyon Hike Grand Canyon

Pictures of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, New Mexico: View from the top of the Slot Canyon Trail, looking back south. Found in many places in the Southwest United States, slot canyons are formed as water rushes through the rock. The slot canyon at Tent Rock is unique in that it is carved into volcanic ash – or tuff. As we hiked, there were times the slot came to a point beneath our feet — the trail became just wide enough for one shoe. There are a couple route options: the Cave Loop (1.2 mi, easy) and the Canyon Trail (3.0 mi, moderate). I ended up doing both, starting with the loop, a nice jaunt with great vistas of the tent rocks. The Canyon Trail is really fantastic, with close up views of the rock formations and a trek through the narrow slot canyon.