Tent Rocks (Kasha Katuwe) National Monument
Kasha-Katuwe (Tent Rocks) National Monument is 8 miles from the town of Cochiti Lake. Huge hoodoos or tent rocks such as these populate the National Monument
If you watch closely, this snake petroglyph can be seen along the 1.5 mile slot canyon trail.
Kasha-Katuwe means white cliffs in Keresan, the language of Cochiti Pueblo tribal members who consider this area to be sacred.
Kasha-Katuwe (Tent Rocks) National Monument is 8 miles from the town of Cochiti Lake. Huge hoodoos or tent rocks such as these populate the National Monument
The Kasha-Katuwe National Monument, which is 8 miles from the Town of Cochiti Lake, was established in 2001 to protect the unique geological features - tent rocks or hoodoos. There are nice picnic facilities and two trails in the park. The Cave Loop Trail is relatively flat and is a loop through massive tent rocks and includes many cliff views. The 1.5 mile Slot Canyon Trail goes through a deep, narrow, and photogenic slot canyon then climbs 800 feet to spectacular mountain and hoodoo views.
The Cochiti Golf Club is an 18 championship hole facility designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The desert mountain views are great and the course is a pleasure for golfers of all skill levels. They have a comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. The clubhouse is located about a mile past the convenience store.