Petroglyph National Monument New Mexico

Petroglyph National Monument    

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(2K) · Monument in Albuquerque, United States
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Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic …

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Apr 24, 2025
Crazy how the acutal trail is basically in a neighborhood. Good walk and lots of cool petroglyphs. Trail has a chain along it but isn't going to stop anyone who wants to be rude from getting closer s…Full review by U522GJjudyh
Apr 7, 2025
I had an opportunity to go see the petroglyphs after work today. If you are ever in Albuquerque, NM, I recommend making this a priority stop. I took an easy loop trail: Piedras Marcadas Canyon Petrog…Full review by Jalline
Feb 28, 2025
A good way to spend a few hours. Did a few trails. Definitely go to visitor center- friendly and will advise. Also free map- which is accurate with level of trail and length. We like to hike and do w…Full review by canotaro
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We have 2 kiddos, who are excellent hikers, but we have limited time here. If we had to pick just 2 maybe 3 trials, which …
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We have 2 kiddos, who are excellent hikers, but we have limited time here. If we had to pick just 2 maybe 3 trials, which would you choose in order of most interesting?
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We went to the top of the mountain. Many peteoglyphs along the way.
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Answer by Debbie N · Apr 7, 2025
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What is the length of the shortest trail to see the petroglyphs?
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I only went to the Boca Negra section of the park. The shortest trail starts right next to the restrooms and is only a couple hundred feet long in total. You see quite a few petroglyphs.
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Answer by kevan j · Apr 23, 2024
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Are dogs allowed?
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Dogs are allowed on a leash on certain trails. Check the National Park Service website for details.
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Answer by dbinhou7511 · Mar 17, 2021
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is the parking lot free?
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Yes
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What are petroglyphs?
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Petroglyphs are images that were etched or pecked into stone, usually boulders or large rock faces.
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