Place to visit
Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, United States: what it is and when to go
Los Lunas Decalogue Stone is a large boulder on the side of Hidden Mountain, near Los Lunas, New Mexico in United States (Albuquerque, New Mexico). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Large boulder on the side of Hidden Mountain, near Los Lunas, New Mexico · Nature, History
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,053 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.78522, -106.99651
What it is and where
Los Lunas Decalogue Stone is a large boulder on the side of Hidden Mountain, near Los Lunas, New Mexico in United States (Albuquerque, New Mexico). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where this site lists 45 more places to see, 48 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.78522, -106.99651; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,053 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Los Lunas Decalogue Stone is March to October.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:19
- JulBest time14:07
- AugBest time13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Los Lunas Decalogue Stone has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tractor Brewing Company - Los LunasBrewery21 km
- Rio Puerco BridgeHistorical bridge in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States28 km
- San Agustín de la Isleta MissionChurch in New Mexico, United States31 km
- Dirty PointMountain in New Mexico, United States of America33 km
- Cibola National ForestUS national forest and grasslands in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, renamed from Manzano National Forest in 193136 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Los Lunas Decalogue Stone?
It is a large boulder on the side of Hidden Mountain, near Los Lunas, New Mexico in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Los Lunas Decalogue Stone?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Los Lunas Decalogue Stone?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,053 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tractor Brewing Company - Los Lunas, Rio Puerco Bridge, San Agustín de la Isleta Mission. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Albuquerque, New Mexico45 places to see in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States: Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, Petroglyph National Monument, Black Volcano. Best time: March to Octob
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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