An Indigenous Cultural Landscape of Sacred Symbols

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

Information Only. Visitors must drive to a trail system. Click on Things to Do.
Information Center- No Trails Here

Get Park info and driving directions to either Boca Negra, Rinconada, or Piedras Marcadas Canyons to see petroglyphs. No trails at Info Ctr.

Responsible dog owner walking dog on 6-foot leash.
Dogs On Leash Allowed, Pick Up Pet Waste

Pets allowed except at Boca Negra Canyon. 6' maximum leash. Owners must pick up dog waste and throw in trash. DO NOT leave bags on trail.

Boca Negra Canyon
Boca Negra Canyon

Take short walks to see 100 petroglyphs. Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Last entry at 4:00 pm is strictly enforced.

Rinconada Canyon
Rinconada Canyon

Hike a 2.2 miles loop trail to see 300 petroglyphs. Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Piedras Marcadas Canyon

A 1.5 mile round trip to see 400 petroglyphs. Open daily sunrise to sunset.

A series of cinder cone volcanoes.
Volcanoes Day Use Area

Explore cinder cone volcanoes. Parking lot hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Petroglyph of a bird on a dark boulder in a volcanic landscape.
South Point Day Use Area

Hike 2 miles to see 100 petroglyphs. Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

A trail surrounded by cables through a sandy volcanic landscape.
Escarpment Trail

Hike a one-mile trail from the Information Center entrance gate to Rinconada Canyon. Open sunrise to sunset.

Last updated: March 18, 2025

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