Operating Hours & Seasons

Hours of Operation:

Winter Hours are currently in effect until close of business on May 23, 2025.
October 20, 2024 - May 23, 2025

The visitor center and park trails are currently open five days a week, from Thursday through Monday. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The visitor center operates from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time. There is no access to trails after hours and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Admittance to park trails begins at 9:00 am, and ends at 3:00 pm for the Headland Trail and at 4:00 pm for the Inscription Loop Trail.

Summer Hours:
May 24, 2025 - September 30, 2025

The visitor center and park trails are open seven days a week from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time.
Admittance to the Headland Trail ends at 3:00 pm; admittance to the Inscription Loop Trails ends at 4:00 pm.

Closed on Major Holidays:

The visitor center and park trails are closed on Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.

Important Trail Information:

Remember to plan ahead to ensure you can complete the trail(s) before the visitor center parking lot close at 5:00 pm. Hiking park trails after hours is not permitted.

  • If you wish to hike the Headland Trail, arrive no later than 3:00 pm (to give yourself time to complete this longer, more strenuous trail before closing time at 5:00 pm).
  • If you wish to walk the Inscription Loop Trail, arrive no later than 4:00 pm.

Portions of the park trails may be closed during the winter months because of ice and snow. For current trail conditions, please call the visitor center (505-783-4226 ext. 801). Visit the Weather page for more information.

 
Sandstone cliff rises from a snowy field
Winter can be a beautiful time to visit.

NPS Photo/Sarah Beckwith

Last updated: October 20, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

HC 61 Box 43
Ramah, NM 87321

Phone:

505 783-4226 x801

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