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El Morro National MonumentImage of inscription carved by Pedro Romero
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El Morro National Monument
Accessibility
Image of the paved path leading to the pool on the Inscription Trail at El Morro.
The visitor center, picnic area, and campground are all wheelchair accessible. The Inscription Trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The Headland Trail is not. A park ranger or volunteer will assist you with finding the best route when you arrive at El Morro.
Image of Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument  

Did You Know?
Early Spanish travelers called the questa El Morro, which is Spanish for the headland or the bluff. Subsequent American travelers referred to El Morro as Inscription Rock, but when it came to naming the National Monument in 1906, the earlier Spanish name persevered.

Last Updated: July 02, 2008 at 14:33 EST