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La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site

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(162) · Historical landmark in Santa Fe, United States
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Aug 12, 2024
I would like to compare this site to Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque which has great trails, directions, maps, visitor center, etc. this site has none of the above. The map at this site …Full review by Ellis N
Nov 8, 2023
The first part of the trail is very flat and easy. However, to actually see the petroglyphs you have to climb up rocks. There are some very rough paths, but generally you will need to find your own w…Full review by rebs87
Jul 10, 2023
We have done this several times before. The trail was clear and access to petroglyphs was great. Today the trail was covered with tumbleweeds and not accessible. We walked around, up and down rocks b…Full review by springer15
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Does anyone know if the visitor center is open now, during covid? Also, is this a hike that 60+ in average shape can make?
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There is no visitor center here. There are times you are doing 3- and 4-point scrambles over boulders, so it isn't an easy hike by any means.
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Answer by Donna O · Apr 25, 2021
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Can I bring my dog?
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I don't see why not, as long as your dog enjoys a steep climb. You will be clamouring over rocks and boulders. There aren't any clear paths and the site isn't developed. There is no …
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I don't see why not, as long as your dog enjoys a steep climb. You will be clamouring over rocks and boulders. There aren't any clear paths and the site isn't developed. There is no supervision or services at the site.
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what are the hours of operation?
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There is a gravel parking area on the west side of the road and a BLM sign. I do not recall any posted hours...we got there about 8 a.m. and there were folks coming off the walking …
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There is a gravel parking area on the west side of the road and a BLM sign. I do not recall any posted hours...we got there about 8 a.m. and there were folks coming off the walking trail then. I would suggest you need to get there at least 3 hours before sun set. The trail is about five to ten minutes to access the basalt cliffs where the petroglyphs are located. You climb around the cliffs to see as many as possible.
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How old are these petroglyphs?
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13th century. Think of them as before Columbus or Queen Isabella was born! So, forget what the history books say about that 'discovering America' stuff. The REAL Americans …
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13th century. Think of them as before Columbus or Queen Isabella was born! So, forget what the history books say about that 'discovering America' stuff. The REAL Americans were here already!
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Could you be more specific? What would you like to know?
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Answer by Gary C · Jul 5, 2016
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