Northern day-use unit of Petroglyph National Monument on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. An undeveloped ~1.5–1.8 mi round-trip trail along the volcanic escarpment reaches roughly 400 Ancestral Puebloan and historic petroglyphs—among the densest panels in the monument. Separate parking and trailhead from the visitor center and from Boca Negra/Rinconada units.
Field facts
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.1887, -106.6856 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Manager | National Park Service (Petroglyph National Monument) |
| Trail | ~1.5–1.8 mi RT, easy–moderate, natural surface |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset daily |
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