Petroglyph National Monument - Accessibility (U.S. National Park Service)

Petroglyph National Monument was established in 1990 and is considered a young National Park unit. The monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division. Currently we are moderately limited on accessible features. On the other hand, each project that is started and implemented by the National Park Service takes into account accessibility.

Our Major Features:

Las Imágenes Visitor Center - The visitor center has reserved parking and ramps. Monument staff members are on duty to provide you with personalized information and to assist you in planning your visit. This site also has tactile exhibits of petroglyphs we have had constructed so all visitors can experience the feel of a petroglyph. (Touching of actual petroglyphs is strongly discouraged to prevent damage to these irreplaceable resources.)

Accessible: Parking, Ramps, Restrooms, exhibit

Boca Negra Canyon - Trails are not accessible, however, petrogyphs may be easily viewed from the McCaw/Cliff Base Trail shade ramada.

Accessible: Parking and restrooms

Rinconada Canyon - The Rinconada Canyon Day Use Area is not accessible at this time. All terrain wheelchairs may use the 1.2 mile long trail to the back of the canyon but the trail may be sandy or muddy at certain times of the year. A gravel parking lot exists as well as an accessible restroom, however, the route to the restroom is not accessible.

Accessible: Restroom and Shade Structure is accessible. Trail is not accessible.

Volcanoes - This recently developed area has a trail that is partially prepared for wheelchair access. Funds are being appropriated to complete accessibility of this trail to it's full 1/2 mile length. The shade structure and restrooms are accessible.

To contact a park ranger at the Visitor Center you may call 899-0205 ext335, contact a relay service to call us or communicate with us electronically at: e-mail us