Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Hike New Mexico
w/Tom & Ken
Tsin Kletsin
Hike Statistics
Nearby City / Locale:
Lybrook
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Total Length of Hike:
4.6
Max to Min Elevation:
547 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent:
679 /
705 ft
Estimate based on track data
Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Full sun
Seasons :
Not summer
"Wow" Factor: Ruins with views
Authors last hiked: 2018-04-11
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Tsin Kletsin provides not only views of two different ruins, but also some great views of Chaco Canyon and its mesas. The loop starts at Casa Rinconada, which has a large, somewhat restored kiva amongst its ruins. Casa Rinconada has its own short, contained walking loop to provide closeup views of the ruins, and serves as the trail head for Tsin Kletsin on the mesa.
The Tsin Kletsin hike, taken the way the authors chose, immediately ascends the mesa at a moderate pace. There are multiple vistas along the way providing box canyon views and longer views of Chaco Canyon. The Tsin Kletsin ruins itself constitutes the high point of the trail and allegedly lines itself with Pueblo Bonito and Pueblo Alto. Continuing back along the South Gap portion of the loop, fresh views and interesting geology present themselves making for a very pleasant hike.