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Petroglyph National Monument    

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Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic …

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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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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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