Great for kids and teens! Just on the road behind Bode's in Abiquiu. ASk for directions and don't miss it!
The view are wonderful and the hiking is very easy. The trail is not so easy to follow. They need ore markings. Very unusual rock formations.
This is an incredible place. You can see why Georgia painted here. You must bring water and your camera
Plaza Blanca is a very peaceful, stunningly beautiful place. The hiking is easy. If you are in to bird watching or geology, don;t miss this one!
We considered several options for a morning excursion and our hotel staff said Plaza Blanca should not be missed. Now we can't wait to back and stay longer. The area is enormous and stunning. No wonder OKeefe liked to come here.
We've hiked all around Santa Fe, but we were amazed at the sites at Plaza Blanca. The white stone is amazing, and it was truly a beautiful hike. Getting started is a little challenging, but go through the gate at the end of the parking lot and then follow the creek bed when you get to it.It is tough to find. There are good directions available at their web site - http://www.plaza-blanca.comBe aware that there are rattlesnakes in the area, as we saw a baby one sunning himself.
The "white place" painted by Georgia O'Keefe and you can see why she was inspired. They are no longer telling people about it on the Abiquiu house tour, but if you quietly ask after the tour they will give you directions. It's just outside of Abiquiu, down a dirt road, through the gates of Dar al Islam. Park your car at the small sign and take the short walk into the canyon (stay on the established paths!). It's gorgeous, a little eerie (I was the only one there) and unlike anything I've ever seen. I'm not sure how long it will be open to the public so if you have the chance to go, you definitely should. You will never forget it.
We were seeking out Georgia O'Keeffe's White Place. We got driving instructions at Ghost Ranch. You travel on three miles of gravel road once you leave the paved road. I thought it was beautiful and intriguing, worth the effort of finding it. It is an easy area to hike.
The White Place - made famous by Georgia O'Keeffe paintings - is beautiful. Go there to hike through the limestone rock formations. They go on and on and on - it's a great place to visit, take picture sand hike through the rocks. It can be a bit hard to find - the trails start at the El Rito Road turnoff and it's very close to Dar al Islam.
Beautiful and unique scenario. Road is paved except for last 0.6 mile which is dirt. Easily done by passenger car if the road is dry. Definitely walk the 1/4 mile trail which is clearly evident. Only challenge was one blog site indicates it is close to Ghost Ranch which it is not. Look for Mamacita Pizzaria south of Abiquiu to find where to turn off US 84.