About Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Staffed by our partner, the City of Albuquerque Open Space, this developed trail system consists of 3 short, paved trails with trail markers. Full-service restroom facility, picnic tables, shaded seating areas and a shaded patio area. See up to 100 petroglyphs in one hour if you walk all 3 trails. Last entry is at 4:00 pm daily and all visitors are swept out at 4:30 pm sharp. Pets not allowed on the petroglyph viewing trails. Trails are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Activities
Getting There
GPS: Lat: 35.139 Long: -106.711 From Interstate 40, take the Unser Blvd. exit (#154) proceed north 3 miles to Western Trail. Turn left or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Information Center parking lot. From Interstate 25, take the Paseo del Norte exit (#232) and proceed west to Coors Road exit south (must be in center lane to veer left at the Y). Proceed south on Coors Road to Western Trail. Turn right or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Info Center parking lot.
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Things To Do
Picnicking at Petroglyph National Monument
Locations of picnic areas in Petroglyph National Monument.
Boca Negra Canyon
Visiting Boca Negra Canyon.
Three short, uneven, moderate to difficult trails take you to see around 100 petroglyphs. This trail is recommended if you:…
Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Details about the Piedras Marcadas Canyon trail.
A 1.5 mile roundtrip hike along an easy to moderate sandy trail. Hike on the trail along the base of…
WNPA Park Store
Details about the WNPA park store.
Junior and Senior Ranger Programs
Details about the Petroglyph National Monument Junior and Senior Ranger programs.
Volcanoes Day Use Area
Details about the Volcanoes Day Use Area.
Volcanoes Trail Distance: About 3 1/2 miles round trip loop from the parking lot to the JA Volcano and around…
Visitor Centers
Petroglyph Information Center
Park information only. There are no hiking trails at the visitor information center. The Information Center is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. It…
Hours: Information only. No trails. All petroglyph viewing trails are a 1-7 mile drive from the visitor center. Get a park brochure, trail map, and safety information. A Western National Parks Association Park store is available. Access, Military, and 4th Grader passes are issued. If you arrive after 4:30 pm, hike Piedras Marcadas (9501 Golf Course Rd NW), a 1.5 mile loop or Rinconada Canyon (Unser Blvd. & St. Joseph) sunrise to sunset, park outside gate, 2.2 mile loop, 300 petroglyphs, no water.
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