Petroglyph National Monument

National Park Service, New Mexico.

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.

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking

Directions

GPS: Lat: 35.139 Long: -106.711 From Interstate 40, take the Unser Blvd. exit (#154) proceed north 3 miles to Western Trail. Turn left or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Information Center parking lot. From Interstate 25, take the Paseo del Norte exit (#232) and proceed west to Coors Road exit south (must be in center lane to veer left at the Y). Proceed south on Coors Road to Western Trail. Turn right or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Info Center parking lot.

Additional Information

  • Petroglyph National Monument Official Website
  • Petroglyph National Monument Map

Photo Gallery

  • Petroglyph of grazing sheep in Rinconada CanyonPetroglyph panel of sheep grazing in Rinconada Canyon.
  • Coyote and rattlesnake petroglyphs in Rinconada CanyonPetroglyph imagery of a coyote and rattlesnake in Rinconada Canyon.
  • Desert mammal petroglyphPetroglyph of a small mammal along the Mesa Point Trail in Boca Negra Canyon.
  • Hawk petroglyph at Mesa PrietaA petroglyph of a hawk at Mesa Prieta. It can be visited from the South Point trailhead.
  • Handprint petroglyphs in Piedras Marcadas CanyonHandprints and other petroglyphs on boulders at Piedras Marcadas.
  • Coyote and rattlesnake petroglyphsThese petroglyphs could possibly depict a coyote and a rattlesnake, two of the more commonly seen animals at the monument.
  • Coyote and Rattlesnake PetroglyphsThese petroglyphs could possibly depict a coyote and a rattlesnake, two of the more commonly seen animals at the monument.
  • Coyote and Rattlesnake PetroglyphsThese petroglyphs could possibly depict a coyote and a rattlesnake, two of the more commonly seen animals at the monument.
  • Macaw petroglyphPetroglyph of a macaw parrot along the Macaw Trail in Boca Negra Canyon.
  • Bird PetroglyphA petroglyph of a bird at Rinconada Canyon.
  • Bird and Footprint PetroglyphsPetroglyphs of a bird and a footprint at Piedras Marcadas Canyon.
  • Snow Dusted Cinder ConesWinter scene of snow covered cinder cones at the Volcanoes Day Use Area.
  • The Volcanoes of PetroglyphA line of cinder cone volcanoes at the Volcanoes Day Use Area.

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