Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks with kids

I am trying to igure out if we should got to Kasha Katuwe Monument with our kids (ages are 6, 4 and a really tough 2 yr old!). I can%26#39;t really tell from what I have seen and read if we can see the tent rocks without going up the more difficult of the two trails. Also, does the Cave Loop trail (the easier of the two) go through the part where there are canyon walls on either side, or is that on the more difficult hike? If we can%26#39;t really see anything interesting on the easy hike I don%26#39;t want to bother. It is a long drive since we are coming from Capulin and mainly just to see this monument. Any ideas out there?

Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks with kids

Mil6,

Either trail for the most of their length will be fine and the Cave Loop Trail is pretty tame all of its length.

I%26#39;m still trying to figure out why they call it the Cave Loop because the ';cave'; is about a 8 foot by 12 foot by 6 foot deep hole in a wall.

The Canyon Trail is the one where the walls narrow very similarly to places in Utah, etc.. Its pretty easy navigating until you get about 1/2 to 2/3rds of the way in.

You may end up doing some carrying of the 2 year old at some point, but this is a real gem of a place to explore. Very unique land forms.

Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks with kids

Tent Rocks is very magical. It is worth the effort.

If you go you MUST bring water (and food). There is nothing around for miles.

Thanks so much!! that is very helpful! I don%26#39;t mind carrying the little one!! Or making the hubby do it!! Thanks again!

The trails are very kid friendly. My folks took me all the time there as a child. If you get really really hungry or need to get snacks before your journey you can stop at the C-Store at the town of Cochiti Lake. (Not the pueblo). They also serve food further up at the Cochiti Lake Golf course. In the spring/summer months in the town of Pena Blaca not far from the post office there is a quirky burger stand called Hillside Food if you wanna get a burger or fries. As an alternative you may also consider Bandelier National Monument. You might also see if they are doing any dances at Cochiti or Santo Domingo Pueblo if you visit Tent Rocks. If you wanna take a swim at Cochiti Lake they also have a small little beach area (its not near the boat ramp).