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Petroglyph National Monument    

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(2K) · Nature reserve in Albuquerque, United States
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The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and …

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Oct 12, 2024
My partner and I hiked the Boca Negra Canyon trail and it was so beautiful!! This is a great trail for someone with a time crunch. There is climbing involved with steep stairs, but the views are wort…Full review by Ava C
Oct 7, 2024
Super cool to walk by the rocks and see the amazing petroglyphs. It’s a very flat unshaded area, so easy to hike - mostly sandy paths - but bring water and start out as early as you can. Also, the t…Full review by bluesmama11
Sep 27, 2024
We hiked at the Piedras Marcadas Canyon which is about a 6 mile drive from the visitor center. We scanned the QR code and listened to the audio tour on our phone. It gave interesting information abo…Full review by Linda C
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Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles (27 km) along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment tha…
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Amid undulating hills and volcanic rocks that rise and dip along New Mexico's West Mesa, nearly 15,000 ancient rock drawings serve as …
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The West Mesa of Albuquerque is home to Petroglyph National Monument, a protected area spanning 17 miles (27 km) and covering …
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What is the length of the shortest trail to see the petroglyphs?
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I only went to the Boca Negra section of the park. The shortest trail starts right next to the restrooms and is only a couple hundred feet long in total. You see quite a few petroglyphs.
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Answer by kevan j · Apr 23, 2024
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Are dogs allowed?
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Dogs are allowed on a leash on certain trails. Check the National Park Service website for details.
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Answer by dbinhou7511 · Mar 17, 2021
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is the parking lot free?
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Yes
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What are petroglyphs?
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Petroglyphs are images that were etched or pecked into stone, usually boulders or large rock faces.
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