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Petroglyph National Monument

easy

Length: 0.17 mi

Est. time: 6m

Gain: 39 ft

Loss: 0 ft

Max elev: 5,147 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+39 ft gain · −0 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Petroglyph Information Center (VisitorCenter)

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Connects to:

Escarpment Trail

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Learn:

How the Early Railroads Changed New Mexico Natural vs. Man-Made resources: The Arrival of the Spanish Settlers The Power of Tools What It Takes to Survive: Then and Now

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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