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Chimney Rock Trail

An activity in Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Chimney Rock Trail in Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú
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Why go

3-mile round trip up a mesa to views over Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú Lake.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Abiquiú, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Ghost Ranch, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Ghost Ranch
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Abiquiú, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Ghost Ranch

    Red cliffs and badlands that O'Keeffe painted, with trails, museums and guided tours.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Echo Amphitheater

    Natural sandstone amphitheater with a short trail and a strong echo.

    Outdoors · 3.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Abiquiú Lake

    Reservoir backed by Pedernal and mesas, good for swimming and paddling.

    Outdoors · 6.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bode's General Store

    Long-running general store and deli serving breakfast burritos and green chile.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio

    Guided tour of the adobe home and studio where O'Keeffe lived and worked.

    Sight · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Plaza Blanca

    White sandstone spires and hoodoos reached by a short walk.

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Chimney Rock Trail is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Abiquiú

Another curated activity in Abiquiú. See the full Abiquiú guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Abiquiú run from 43°F in December to 90°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Chimney Rock Trail itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Abiquiú from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Abiquiú weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chimney Rock Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1709, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA
Coordinates
36.33058, -106.47471
Destination
Abiquiú, New Mexico

Chimney Rock Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chimney Rock Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Chimney Rock Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chimney Rock Trail?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Little shade; carry water.

Is Chimney Rock Trail free?

Yes, we list Chimney Rock Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chimney Rock Trail?

Chimney Rock Trail is at 1709, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA, in Ghost Ranch. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chimney Rock Trail?

Chimney Rock Trail appears on Northern New Mexico High Desert, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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