Hike Cerro Grande Bandelier National Monument, NM

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Nov 4, 2017 — Cerro Grande is a summit on the edge of the Valles Caldera. Although within Bandelier National Monument, Cerro Grande is set quite far from the main attractions. Any car can reach the trailhead and a nice trail leads through sparse coniferous forest heading north up the moderate southern slopes of the peak. The meadowy landscape hints at nice views through most of the ascent, and Cerro Grande's summit doesn't disappoint. The peak translates to literally "Big Hill", and that's what it is. A big hill. But don't let that feel like a deterrent, the hike is quite nice.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Cerro Grande

10160 ft

660 rise

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Starting along the Cerro Grande Trail.

The forest doesn't have many trees, but the grasses below make the landscape feel unique.

Ascending the slopes of Cerro Grande on an easy-to-follow trail.

Ascending above treeline.

View back.

Gorgeous meadows as I near the summit.

Cerro Grande summit.

Cerro Grande summit view.

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