Petroglyphs on dark boulders with a cloudy sky.

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Petroglyph National Monument

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Caution Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.

This is an urban park. Don't hide valuables inside your car. Carry items with you on hike. Lock your vehicle and set car alarm. Report suspicious persons loitering/peeking in cars. Call 928-638-7805

Information Attention Visitors, Cab drivers, Uber drivers, and transportation service drivers

DO NOT drop off your passengers at the visitor center. No trail access. Visitors must be driven to a trail system from the visitor center. If passengers want to go to the visitor center, WAIT FOR THEM in the parking lot until they come back out. Details open_in_new

Information Bicycle Use In The Monument

Bicycles are ONLY allowed at the following locations: 1 - On the Boca Negra Canyon paved multiuse path; bicycles must remain on the paved bike path. 2 - On the crusher fine trail that winds in and out of the park around the mesa top above Boca Negra.

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Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico features thousands of ancient rock carvings created by Native American and Spanish settlers. Visitors come to explore the cultural significance of these petroglyphs, which offer a glimpse into the region's history and the lives of its early inhabitants.

The monument spans over 7,000 acres, providing ample opportunities for hiking and photography. While the petroglyphs are the main attraction, the surrounding landscape also showcases the unique geology of the area, making it a worthwhile stop for those interested in both history and nature.