Boca Negra

This petroglyph of a macaw can be seen along the Macaw Trail at Boca Negra Canyon.

NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit

Quick Facts

Location:

6900 Atrisco Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Significance:

One of three trail systems open to the public for petroglyph viewing in Petroglyph National Monument.

Amenities

15 listed

Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Last entry at 4:00 pm is strictly enforced.

This unit of Petroglyph National Monument is owned, staffed, and managed by the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division.

Located off of Unser Boulevard, ¼ mile north of Montaño Road, this canyon provides quick and easy access to three self-guided trails, (Mesa Point, Macaw, and Cliff Base) where you can view approximately 100 petroglyphs. Combined walking time is approximately 1 hour. Although each trail is very short, they vary in difficulty as follows: Mesa Point - strenuous, Macaw - moderate, Cliff Base - moderate.

This is the monument's only fully developed area. Restroom facilities, shade, and a drinking fountain are provided for your convenience. An wheel chair accessible view scope is available on the patio adjacent to the restroom facility. The trails are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. 

Boca Negra Canyon is a 70 acre section of the 7,236 acres within the monument boundaries. This trail system offers a diverse view of the cultural and natural landscape within the monument.