Operating Hours & Seasons

Hours of Operation:

Summer Hours are currently in effect (May 24, 2026 - October 17, 2026):
The visitor center and park trails are open seven days a week from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time. Hiking park trails when the monument is closed is not permitted.

Winter Hours (October 18, 2026 - May 27, 2027):
During the off-season, the visitor center and park trails are open five days a week, from Thursday through Monday. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The visitor center operates from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time. There is no access to trails after hours or on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hiking park trails when the monument is closed is not permitted.

Closed on major holidays:
The visitor center and park trails are closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

Park Campground:
The park campground is located approximately one mile from the visitor center and park trails. It is open 24/7 year round.

Important Trail Information:

Remember to plan ahead to ensure you can complete the trail(s) before the visitor center parking lot closes at 5:00 pm. Hiking park trails after hours is not permitted. Admittance to park trails begins at 9:00 am.

• If you wish to hike the Headland Trail, arrive no later than 3:00 pm (to give yourself time to complete this longer, more strenuous trail before closing time at 5:00 pm).

• If you wish to walk the Inscription Loop Trail, arrive no later than 4:00 pm.

Portions of the park trails may be closed during the winter months because of ice and snow. For current trail conditions, please call the visitor center (505-783-4226 ext. 801). Visit the Weather page for more information.

 

Winter can be a beautiful time to visit.

NPS Photo/Sarah Beckwith