I enjoyed this short hike. You can see many petroglyphs up close. There are also 5 volcanic cones here.

Go to the Petroglyph visitor center first and grab a map and a magnet for your ref. :) you can drive to the basically 3 points of interest or just hike, which is in a 3.5 mile in average. Be prepared to spend a couple hours in each point, me and my family did only one! A lot of culture and history. This trip was rejuvenating and enriching. This drawings just reminded everyone the importance of ancient people, land and nature!!!!

This is a great, small, hike for those that dont have the time to do the others. That said, it is a hike UP, with slippery trails and may not be for those that have footing issues. Really great piece of history in the city.

This was a cool place to visit. I really liked that there were three paths to take to the petroglyphs as it was freezing outside and I just wasn’t in the mood to walk miles and miles in the cold.This is an activity you can do in about 30-60 if you’d like, or you can take hours and take your time on the longer trails.

While the visitor center is closed due to Covid, i wouldnt bother. You still have 3 trails open for hiking. One is a parking available trailhead with open restrooms. Its about a 2 mile loop hike with markers on the trail pointing out each glyph. (Very small and distant)The other 2 are in a neighborhood. They are not trailheads per say, just small openings in the fence for access.I could have enjoyed the 2 small trail hikes if it werent for the ground covering of broken glass.I had to carry my dog over about half of the trails to make sure she didnt step in broken glass.The 3 trails i referenced are easily identified in any of the trail maps online.For me, its a hard pass at least until the visitor center re-opens with access to other trails.

This is an amazing place to visit, hike and enjoy the beauty of petroglyphs. Please take care of the nature and be respectful. I love it and love the time spent there. Take no more than 1 hour to hike the three rails.

Amazing to see many petroglyphs are still being preserved as the evidence of previous history of civiliazation

I am always ready to see ancient drawings, these were my first petroglyphs! If you visit Boca Negra canyon you will learn a lot about the glyphs specifically (there are a LOT) and also about the geology as well which is more interesting than I would have expected. DO NOT TOUCH THE PTROGLYPHS!! They will fade and make it more difficult to see them.

Great place to go see some wonderful Native American artifacts and get some good blessings. It is a good hike up to the top where you will see plenty of petroglyphs and signs telling you about the area. Sadly some unthoughtful folks have put there own writings on the rocks. Oh well just enjoy.

Lots of cool petroglyph. Kind of like an Easter egg hunt

Such a beautiful walk. You instantly feel like you are out of the city, and looking at very ancient art. One of my favorite places on NM

Its interesting that this park is made up of 3 sites, none of which are at the visitors center and all have their own hours and rules. I walked through Boca Negra Canyon - Short trails, get up close to petroglyphs, great for kids. Piedras Marcadas site is a large open desert site smacked between lots of development, the petroglyphs are plentiful but quite far from the trails.

Three places in this national park that has petroglyphs. They will direct you at the visitor center. Other parts of the park have holes and good views, but no petroglyphs.We hiked one if them and it was a small gorge. It wasnt too strenuous and great views. It was pretty and set right in Rio rancho. A nice little get away from the hussle and bussle of the day and surrounding town.

Fun activity to do with your kids. No cost. Pack a back pack with snacks and enjoy. Four trails to hike. One does have a small parking fee. We did one trail a week for a month. Lots of petroglyphs to spot and see. My son enjoyed finding them.

Nice trails, no bikes allowed. Cant walk on top of the hills, trails lead to base of volcano. Parking in n out of gated area. Gates are locked @5pm n open @9am.

Stopped at visitors center for map of park. Was given some good suggestions which trail to take. Enjoyed a blue sky day & almost 2 mile hike on sandy path to view 700 year old petroglyphs.

This was phenomenal. Yes it was 100 °F and 5,133ft up. New Mexico certainly lives up to its billing as The Land of Enchantment

The visitor center is closed dur to covid but they have a ranger outside giving directions and maps to the petroglyph trails. The petroglyphs are awesome. This is not a place for strollers, wheelchairs, or people who cannot walk well. There is alot of rocky paths.

This place is so fascinating! It was a little confusing because the sites are scattered, this location is only the visitors center. The people working there were very very helpful. We chose to drive to Boca Negra next.

Amazing to be standing where those of the past once stood. 14 miles of lava flow. Pretty amazing!

Its a bit of a hike up but once you get up there, you wont regret it! Stunning views, beautiful petroglyphs and if you look close enough, wildlife all around. Im not an avid hiker, but even I was not complaining about this short hike. I wished they didnt close so early, (4:30pm daily) it would be nice to get some sunset pictures.

This is truly just a beautiful place to walk around and take in the scenery. Everyone needs to see it at least once.

We had an awesome time. The National Monument area is very clean, well maintained, and easy to navigate. As someone else mentioned, if you want a map, make sure to stop at the visitor center first. If you are ok with just following the trail markers and taking it all in, that works as well. If you are going in the warmer months, make sure to carry water and I would not suggest flip flop or thong type footwear. The path is mostly sandy, but there is lava rock in random places that you may have to walk over.

Man etching his history in time. The walking and climbing were an added benefit. Surprising how close the housing is to the Petroglyphs. Good to be out there in the AM.

This is a beautiful open space to visit. It is an easy walk, relatively flat, and dog friendly. It is rather exposed so I wouldn’t do it in the heat of the day in August. It is fun to try and pick out the various petroglyphs scattered in the rocks. Some are easy to find and I am sure I missed several.

A well curated walk through time, seeing Native American petroglyphs up close.

I enjoyed this site. Cool petroglyphs everywhere with descriptions of their meanings. We climbed to the top to catch a glimpse of Albuquerque. Check it out if youre ever in the area!

Incredible! The history and culture and just the sacredness of this place(s) alone is lovely. This is one of my favorite places to visit in New Mexico. You will have to put on your good hiking boots or shoes and get ready to explore the trails. There are many petroglyphs to see and many little animals along the trail. Roadrunners and such. Super cool place to go for a nice stroll alone or with family. You might even see some coyote tracks in the snow/sand. My favorite petroglyph to see on the trail was the Circle of Life. The feeling you get while being here is indescribable therefore the experience is necessary.

Planned to do all three trails. We did one. Whole trail we heard various dogs barking the whole time from the neighborhood. Not peaceful. We decided not to do other trails because we can only look at so many swirls and scratches.

Fun place to go with the family. Nice easy walk.

A good walk although windy when we visited. They allow dogs as well.

Many different sections. Theyre all fun and interesting. Fairly flat walking.

Nice place to visit if you are in the area and not much of a detour from the I-40. There are a few good trails but the best ones are round the back by the black volcano away from the town.

It is gorgeous up here. Amazing desert wildlife, views that are draw dropping of both the nature and the city. Amazing foot paths. Great for a drunk or a mild hike. Plan to keep coming.

Its a great walk. The view is gorgeous.

Such a neat place to explore. It is physical you must be in ok shape, be able to hike uphill. Would recommend water and sun protection. There are spots to have a picnic and there is bathrooms. There is also a $3 entry fee cash only

Great self-guided hikes to see some awesome history. Amazing how much civilization has encroached on the area as there are homes right at the base of the hills and the noise from traffic is constant. The petroglyphs themselves are fascinating, its hard to believe how old they are and that theyve survived for so long. Definitely worth the time to check out!

Amazing hike. Up close and personal experience with ancient petroglyphs. Be sure to see the introductory video at the ranger station. Rangers are very informative.

Very empty, but very tranquil. Saw a hawk! Make sure you wear sunscreen because my idiot self did not.

It was a unique experience and cute little hike

This was an amazing experience. Ancient pueblo petroglyphs. Nice walk too.

Easy park to navigate - super great for kids. Best $2 I have spent!

If you are into history. This is very nice. Lots of petroglyph.q

Great hike along the volcanoes trail!perfect hike for a blue skies day! Great views of Sandia Mountain.

The gps will take you to the visitor center first, from then you pay for the map for $2. We hike the Boca Negra Canyon and it was just a short hike for those who doesn’t have time but there are also long trails where you can see more petroglyphs. It was nice to see prehistoric symbols being preserved.

I recommend this trail (Volcanoes Trail off Atrisco Vista) for families with children or dogs, and trail runners. The trail is wide and has gentle slopes most of the way. The ascent up the volcano is steeper and very gravely/rocky on the east slope. With children it would be better to ascend on the east and descend on the west side. There are vault toilets at the trail head. The busiest times are weekend mornings.

Mostly easy to access & you can see up close. There are so many!

It has a nice walking trail. About 2 miles, so very easy to complete. Took us about 1 hour to get through. Go in the morning when its cooler outside. Keep your eyes up and looking so you can see the petroglyphs. I would give it 5 stars but the visitors center did not have the national Park coins.

The parking is behind the valvoline of off Golf Course Rd. The trail was marked off and easily accessible. The petroglyphs are nice but some appeared to be fake, as we seen a music notes carved on the rocks, (petroglyph dated to 1300- sheet music invented in late 1400)

Beautiful place. . .sunset was beautiful. Colors were amazing

Take a short walk and observe all the petroglyphs. It is quite amazing how old they are and theyre pretty well preserved.

I wish I could give a 5 Star and I would if the police wasnt waiting for my husband and I when we left the trail. Evidently they have high power binoculars and they thought I had put a stone in my pocket but I didnt. Yes they searched me to find out. We were picking up the bowl movement of our dog. They decided to look in our vehicle when they did they noticed an open container of beer we didnt take it on a trail with us so we left it in the vehicle well that is a No-No whatever you do do not bring open containers onto the property my husband did get a ticket. we feel like that its kind of petty and an abuse of power .

Very fun to walk through, took about 3 hours to get through the whole thing. Saw some wolves and road runners. We arrived early to make sure we got a parking spot, the parking lot is very small.

A great hike and fascinating historical monument to the history of the southwest. The short hike took about an hour and was rocky and vertical but well worth it.

Great small hike here in town. Enough to see here to keep the family interested for a solid hour. Hike is easy, but is rocky and high enough to make the experience feel like an accomplishment (especially for those that dont hike very often.) Worth a visit.

Was a easy walk with many petroglyphs visible right next to the trail

This isnt where you hike. Nice park rangers, very informative.

Free to visit. Great for those that like hiking.

Great hike for littles. Steep with lots of boulders, but quick and clearly marked with a great view. Pay $1 for parking on weekdays, $2 for parking on weekends. Open on Easter!

Great, easy hike. Beautiful scenery and lots of petroglyphs. Its like a scavenger hunt trying to spot as many as you can.

Nice place to visit. They have a few things to see and a small visitors center. The employees are very helpful.

Easy access trail to the hills of petroglyphs. There are a lot more off the trail if youre willing to look in the rock hills, very cool nature hike.

Gorgeous, majestic vistas amidst primordial volcanic crags inscribed with ancient messages, teeming with life and an infinite love. Check out the bookstore, its well stocked.

I love national monuments and this place is great. Multiple entrances to different trails you can take. Information/visitors center is full of neat stuff and information. Theres a video they play throughout the day going over the history of this place which I would highly recommend watching. Its pretty short at about 20 minutes I believe.

Great place to walk and explore. There are glyphs all over the place! What mysteries are yet to be revealed from the interesting culture that lived here? Some glyphs of the sun perfectly face east.

Very interesting and historical place to go. Its a short hike and then you are on top of a volcano with a gorgeous view. Only a dollar to get in on week days and two for the weekends . Definitely visit .

Beautiful place with a small hike up the mountain.

Amazing place to get sum fresh air

Have you seen the ancient etches on stones at the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico? If you have not, then you should. You will see the earlier works of native Indians that date back to 1300 AD. There are also sketches that may be drawn several centuries later by Spanish settlers.From afar, the ancient graffiti are unrecognizable. Only when you follow the trail and look closely unto the rocks that you’ll spot the glyphs.Right at the foot of the hill. This sight welcomes you once you parked your vehicle. You see people going up the rocky hill through zigzag trails.The trails range from somewhat easy to challenging, sometimes steep and usually uneven.Then you see the first petroglyph. It’s eerie.It is easy to spot the many, many glyphs around that are all well-preserved.

Nice hiking trails, very well marked and maintained. Interesting but many of the petroglyphs are difficult to see from the trail. We often ended up not sure if we had really seen them or not. A pair of binoculars would be very helpful, as many of the features are quite far from the trail. Bringing water is a must.

Highlight of our week. We still absolutely take more family and friends here. The staff were awesome and helped us find just the right path. The petroglyphs seem way too simple/hard to find at first. But by the time you are a mile in you relive just how incredible these are.

Interesting petroglyphs. Unfortunately only had about 20 minutes to look around.

Petroglyphs are pretty common throughout the southwest but not in this concentration. One will need to drive a bit to places where they are easily viewed. Well worth the short walk to see them.

I found it amazing that right here in NM we have something that is this beautiful and plus youll get a good walk out of it!

Its simple. There are some petroglyphs from many years ago. Its cool to see history. To me it looks like some of the petroglyphs are warning other shepherds of snakes and predators in the area. Also who was there.

Very informative Ranger Station. Nice hiking trails. Beautiful views. Lots of interesting Petroglyphs to see. Will go again.

Great National Monument! The petroglyphs were interesting and there are great views of the area along the trails. There was also a lot of interesting plant and animal life throughout the Monument.

This place is very cool. Not even outside of Albuquerque and you can see some living history on a short hike. The volunteers are incredibly helpful and the trails are well done. This is a great place to spend as much time as you want or just an hour.

A place of tranquility, talons and historys consciousness... A modern tempest of absolution...

This place is so informational and interesting! There are hundreds of petroglyphs to see on multiple different trails. It is so awesome to see the history of the native people of the area.

Awesome place for those who like to explore!

Bring water, trail gets busy around noon. I only wish there was more info along the trail and less redundancy on the info that is provided. Hike is only strenuous on the sandy portions. Looking forward to checking out the rest of the trails in this area.

The Petroglyph National Monument is a collection of several sites throughout the westside of Albuquerque that collectively contain an impressive collection of pictographs.

There is three parks to choose from we were driving by and did a park that was close by the info center. Everything was easy to follow and such a great experience for the whole family within minutes youll see what someone drew 1000s of years ago! For about 30minutes we found about 20. I would recommend also the vegetation is unique to view as well

We really enjoy our local National Monument! The Rinconada Canyon Trail is great for a quick walk and we take our toddler for hiking practice. This spring weve seen lots of birds, including hummingbirds and roadrunners, beautiful flowers, cacti, and other desert prairie flora, and plenty of cool bugs! This is a great spot for a nature walk with kids of any age, or to bring out of town visitors to get a taste of New Mexico right here in town!Not to mention the petroglyphs! Be sure to keep a watch on the rocks to the north and west on the first half of the loop for loads of petroglyphs easily viewed from the trail. The signage gives great context and history so be sure to read along!

This place is amazing! There are three parks you can visit. Four if you add in the volcano park. The visitor center only has information. You cannot access the trail heads from here! Only one location is wheelchair friendly. We only visited the park with 400+ Petroglyphs. Get ready for sandy shoes!!

Beautiful park especially to see the sunrise.

Good place to go not a lot of people interesting things to see

Very interesting hike. My family and I had fun finding the petroglyphs, seeing different kinds of flowers and some wildlife.

Great mix of urban and nature style of hiking! I did a few of the hikes and loved every moment of it

Nice walk, cool history, but not a place for views

Great old landmark of old lands, very peaceful place great view of city.

Well laid out. Some tricky hiking in the rocks. Video was very informative.

This place is amazing, it’s a great walk. I wouldn’t recommend taking little kids but it’s great for family walks w older kids!

We had a great hike here. Saw tons of petroglyphs and even a coyote.

I was there to run on the trails, and did not look at the petroglyphs. They have a nice parking area by the trailhead, along with overflow parking near the highway. Clean pit toilets and several shaded benche areas are the amenities. No water fountains. Well maintained trails and excellent signage. The views of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains are picture-worthy.

Enjoyed the historical experience and the facts provided along the path. Easy walk path. Excellent quick exercise.

Easy hike around Petroglyphs!

Worth the time.to hike around and check it out. Bring water as there ia no shade. A nice family experience overall. Make sure to Stop at the visitor center first and watch the short movie.

The scenary is beautiful, the trails are fun. Its free to visit and the petroglyphs are easy to spot. No restrooms or water stations, please make sure you have some. Its a quick mile and a half.