The Frijolito Loop Trail provides visitors with an aerial view of Frijoles Canyon to the northwest as well as the Jemez Mountain range to the southwest. Also visible from a distance are the ancient ruins and cave dwellings located on the north side of the canyon wall.

Switchbacking up the trail provides beautiful views up Frijolito Canyon

The trail leads to a mesa dotted with skunk bush. The Ancestral Pueblo used this mesa for farming

These are some of the Frijolito Ruins, an area of unexcavated archeological sites

A view of the south facing canyon wall. The major cave dwellings are at the base of this wall

The 'Long House' ruin area can be seen with binoculars from the Frijolito Loop Trail

The Talus House can also be seen in great detail with binoculars from the Frijolito Loop