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

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Fort Bayard

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

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