Penasco Blanco Trail
Penasco Blanco Jedediah Drolet Distance: Trailhead: Pueblo del Arroyo parking area Elevation gain: 200 feet The longest trail - relatively level - includes two spur trails (the Petroglyph Trail and the Supernova pictograph) where you can view numerous Chacoan and Navajo petroglyphs and historic inscriptions. Peñasco Blanco, an unexcavated great house, has a unique oval design and a spectacular natural setting. Hot summer sun and soft sand can make this a difficult hike. 
Trail to Penasco Blanco
View of Penasco Blanco through doorway.
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Did You Know?
A thousand years ago, when Chaco was flourishing, you could hear the squawks of Scarlet ( Ara macao ) and Military ( Ara militaris ) macaws in the high desert. Live birds were traded along routes that stretched deep into present-day Mexico. They kept the live birds in rooms at Pueblo Bonito. More...