Petroglyph National Monument

Travel | Petroglyph National Monument

Travel | Petroglyph National Monument

While driving through Albuquerque, I noticed a sign for Petroglyph National Monument. With a little downtime in my schedule, I was excited to visit an extra national park unit and hike a few miles in the desert.

Top Five Hikes + Places to Explore

  • Boca Negra Canyon - a fully developed area, great for hiking, picnics and easy views of petroglyphs.

  • Mesa Point Trail - a short trail in the Boca Negra Canyon area.

  • Piedras Marcadas Canyon - This short 1.5 mile trail allows you to see nearly 400 petroglyphs.

  • Rinconada Canyon Trail - this 2.2 mile trail allows for up to 300 petroglyph sightings.

  • Volcanoes Day Use Area - offers multiple short trails, varying in difficulty. Plus, as the name suggests, there are volcanoes.

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