Guidebook for Canones
Food Scene
Mamacita's Pizzeria
20814 US-84Local pizza joint
Local hotel and restaurant. There is also a small shop with items from local artists, clothing and souvenirs.
21 locals recommend
Abiquiu Inn
21120 US-84Local hotel and restaurant. There is also a small shop with items from local artists, clothing and souvenirs.
Parks & Nature
The best hike to take straight from Moonglades is to head out the east side (follow the road the goes up the hill from the greenhouse). Take that road up and follow it when it turns into a trail. It will take you up onto the plateau, where you can follow a trail or hike off-trail. It’s a wide-open playground up there, very pretty.
61 Co Rd 195
The best hike to take straight from Moonglades is to head out the east side (follow the road the goes up the hill from the greenhouse). Take that road up and follow it when it turns into a trail. It will take you up onto the plateau, where you can follow a trail or hike off-trail. It’s a wide-open playground up there, very pretty.
Beautiful white rock formations and easy hiking trail.
From Moonglades: Head out past the dam and turn right onto 84E. After about 5.8 miles (after the Abiquiu Elementary School, but before Bode's) turn LEFT on County Road 155. After about 2.3 miles turn left. There is a large wooden gateway with the words "Dar Al Islam" .
Through the gateway is a dirt track which you take for about 0.6 miles until there is a fork in the road and you want to take the right fork towards Plaza Blanca (the left goes to the Dar Al Islam Mosque and Education Center).
Park here and hike the remaining quarter mile into the valley. http://www.plaza-blanca.com/about.html
Plaza Blanca Road
Plaza Blanca RoadBeautiful white rock formations and easy hiking trail.
From Moonglades: Head out past the dam and turn right onto 84E. After about 5.8 miles (after the Abiquiu Elementary School, but before Bode's) turn LEFT on County Road 155. After about 2.3 miles turn left. There is a large wooden gateway with the words "Dar Al Islam" .
Through the gateway is a dirt track which you take for about 0.6 miles until there is a fork in the road and you want to take the right fork towards Plaza Blanca (the left goes to the Dar Al Islam Mosque and Education Center).
Park here and hike the remaining quarter mile into the valley. http://www.plaza-blanca.com/about.html
From alltrails.com Cerro Pedernal is a 8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canones, New Mexico that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as DIFFICULT. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. ELEVATION GAIN of 1,909 feet https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/cerro-pedernal--2
9 locals recommend
Cerro Pedernal
From alltrails.com Cerro Pedernal is a 8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canones, New Mexico that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as DIFFICULT. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. ELEVATION GAIN of 1,909 feet https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/cerro-pedernal--2
Abiquiu Lake
Swimming and water activities are available at Abiquiu Lake.
Ghost Ranch has beautiful hikes as well as activities such as guided nature tours and there is a focus on the landscapes painted by Georgia O'Keeffe.
86 locals recommend
Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Ghost Ranch has beautiful hikes as well as activities such as guided nature tours and there is a focus on the landscapes painted by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Arts & Culture
One of the most unique museums we've ever been to. It's really more of an immersive art experience. Wonderful for kids of all ages.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirOne of the most unique museums we've ever been to. It's really more of an immersive art experience. Wonderful for kids of all ages.
Get started at the O'Keeffe Welcome Center. From there you can take tours of her home and engage in her art in other ways.
23 locals recommend
The O'Keeffe: Welcome Center
21120 US-84Get started at the O'Keeffe Welcome Center. From there you can take tours of her home and engage in her art in other ways.
Shopping
Santa Fe has a lot of cool furniture and decor stores as well as clothing and art stores. There is a lot of New Mexico history there as well. Check out the town square and some of the great restaurants.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Santa Fe has a lot of cool furniture and decor stores as well as clothing and art stores. There is a lot of New Mexico history there as well. Check out the town square and some of the great restaurants.
Essentials
Family Dollar
20967 US-84Basic grocery and supply store about 25 minutes from Moonglades.
If you need more substantial shopping trip, Walmart in Espanola is about a 45 min- 1 hour drive.
10 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1610 N Riverside DrIf you need more substantial shopping trip, Walmart in Espanola is about a 45 min- 1 hour drive.
Bode's is a gas station and general store. It's also a fun local hang out. If you need supplies, chances are they'll have what you need or close to it. In the summer, there is an ice cream shop as well.
32 locals recommend
Bode's General Store
21196 US-84Bode's is a gas station and general store. It's also a fun local hang out. If you need supplies, chances are they'll have what you need or close to it. In the summer, there is an ice cream shop as well.
Entertainment & Activities
If you love Japanese style hot springs, this is a must-do. Among piñons and junipers are beautiful outdoor hot tubs and spa suites, world-class bodywork & skin care, and the amazing izanami restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves Way
Ten Thousand Waves WayIf you love Japanese style hot springs, this is a must-do. Among piñons and junipers are beautiful outdoor hot tubs and spa suites, world-class bodywork & skin care, and the amazing izanami restaurant.
Taos Ski Valley is beautiful ski resort a little over 2 hours from Moonglades.
240 locals recommend
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceTaos Ski Valley is beautiful ski resort a little over 2 hours from Moonglades.
Ghost Ranch also has nature programs, classes/workshops, massage therapy and a pool.
14 locals recommend
Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center
280 Private Drive 1708Ghost Ranch also has nature programs, classes/workshops, massage therapy and a pool.
Beautiful lavender farm with a tea house and tours. Opportunity to buy lavender products as well. About 25 minutes from Moonglades.
10 locals recommend
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm
31Beautiful lavender farm with a tea house and tours. Opportunity to buy lavender products as well. About 25 minutes from Moonglades.
Take a relaxing dip in the mineral springs at Ojo Caliente. Your muscles will thank you. You can also book a massage there. It is about a 45 min - 1 hour drive from Moonglades.
173 locals recommend
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveTake a relaxing dip in the mineral springs at Ojo Caliente. Your muscles will thank you. You can also book a massage there. It is about a 45 min - 1 hour drive from Moonglades.