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

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Faywood Hot Springs

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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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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