Slot Canyon Tent Rocks New Mexico. Almost alone on a sunday morning we wandered along the slot canyon trail slowly stopping often to look up at the blue sky above us. The soft pumice tent rocks are the remains of a once active volcano that was spewed lava over the area six to seven million years ago.
The soft pumice tent rocks are the remains of a once active volcano that was spewed lava over the area six to seven million years ago. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. Length 3 1 mielevation gain 839 ftroute type loop.
Kasha katuwe tent rocks and slot canyon this hike gives you a chance to see the unique geologic formation known as tent rocks.
To our surprise the trail to the tent rocks overlook actually winds between these unique geological wonders. This 3 mile hike with minimal elevation gain lets you explore incredible desert hoodoos and beautiful slot canyons. It s an accessible trail that gives you incredible rewards with little effort. Hiking at tent rocks is a must do for anyone in the northern new mexico area.
