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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.
Get Park info and driving directions to either Boca Negra, Rinconada, or Piedras Marcadas Canyons to see petroglyphs. No trails at Info Ctr.
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.
Take short walks to see 100 petroglyphs.Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Last entry at 4:00 pm is strictly enforced.
Hike a 2.2 miles loop trail to see 300 petroglyphs.Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
A 1.5 mile round trip to see 400 petroglyphs.Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Explore cinder cone volcanoes (no petroglyphs).Parking lot hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Hike 2 miles to see 100 petroglyphs. Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
Hike a one-mile trail from the Information Center entrance gate to Rinconada Canyon. Open sunrise to sunset.
Last updated: May 6, 2025