Petroglyph National Monument - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Petroglyph National Monument |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Nearby Town: | Albuquerque |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Interstate 40 take the Unser Blvd. exit (#154) and proceed north 3 miles to Western Trail. Turn left or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the visitor center. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Boca Negra |
| Trails Used: | Boca Negra |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Unknown |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This short loop winds through a mesa covered in volcanic basalt boulders. There are roughly 20,000 petroglyphs in the area made by the natives and spanish colonists. |
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