Petroglyph
Los Alamos County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Detached Bandelier National Monument unit on a tuff mesa near White Rock. Managed NPS 1.5-mile loop follows Ancestral Pueblo footpaths worn deep into soft rock, past cavates, petroglyphs, and the unexcavated Tsankawi village with ladder climbs and 360° high-desert views — public rock-art access only on the marked trail.
| Region | Los Alamos County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.8590, -106.2240 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Managed | NPS Bandelier NM (detached unit) |
| Trail | 1.5 mi loop with ladders |
| Access | NM-4 roadside trailhead |
| Nearby | Los Alamos / White Rock / Bandelier main |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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