Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun.

Getting There & Details

Address
20 miles east of Silver City via US-180, off NM-152
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More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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