Petroglyph
Bernalillo County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
NPS monument on Albuquerque’s West Mesa protecting one of North America’s largest petroglyph concentrations — ~24,000 images pecked into volcanic basalt along a 17-mile escarpment. Managed viewing at Boca Negra, Rinconada, and Piedras Marcadas canyons; visitor information center on Western Trail orients hikers before trailheads.
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.1389, -106.7112 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Images | ~24,000 petroglyphs |
| Geology | West Mesa basalt escarpment |
| Manager | NPS + City of Albuquerque |
| Access | Paved urban / trailheads |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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