NPS monument on Albuquerque’s West Mesa protecting one of North America’s largest petroglyph concentrations — ~24,000 images pecked into volcanic basalt along a 17-mile escarpment. Managed viewing at Boca Negra, Rinconada, and Piedras Marcadas canyons; visitor information center on Western Trail orients hikers before trailheads.
Field facts
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.1389, -106.7112 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Images | ~24,000 petroglyphs |
| Geology | West Mesa basalt escarpment |
| Manager | NPS + City of Albuquerque |
| Access | Paved urban / trailheads |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaRio Grande Nature Center State Park2.8 km away
- Rec areaPetroglyph National Monument3.5 km away
- Rec areaCibola National Forest and Grasslands9.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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