Rinconada Canyon - Petroglyph NM - 3 members in 3 triplogs have rated this an average 3.7 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| no partners | | First short hike in Petroglyph NM. Pretty cool stuff especially out towards the end. Hiked back the way we hiked in just to see everything again. Michelle almost stepped on a rattler at the visitor center before we even started  |
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| | Hiking | 2.31 Miles | 1 Hour 7 Mns | | 2.13 mph |
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| no partners | | The first 2 hikes on day 4 were in the Petroglyph National Monument on the westside of Albuquerque.
This one was in Rinconada Canyon. There are some 23,000 glyphs along a 17 mile volcanic wall in this park. This hike takes in maybe a couple hundred. Not an exciting hike, but if you are into glyph hunting you will enjoy. |
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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| | Hiking | 3.00 Miles | 5 Hrs | | 0.60 mph |
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| no partners | | Rinconada Canyon
Petroglyph National Monument
Having previously explored the two areas at Boca Negra Canyon I was eager to take a look at what Rinconada Canyon had to offer. I was astounded at the huge number of petroglyphs that are in this area and very happy that they are now protected by the NPS. I was to discover on this hike the extent of the damage the petroglyphs have suffered over the last century by vandals who somehow can't see the value in these treasures from the past. Rinconada Canyon has the largest concentration of gunshot damage of any of the monuments areas. I absolutely love to go target shooting but I just cannot comprehend the mental process that would determine that a petroglyph was an acceptable target.
I parked just outside the gates of the parking area because I knew that I would not be out of the canyon before 5 pm when the parking area closed and the gates are locked by the rangers. The trail is easy walking and sandy and mostly level. I proceeded along the base of the escarpment and spent the next 5 hours picking my way through the boulders, searching out the petroglyphs one by one and working my way up to the head of the canyon. Once there I continued along the escarpment base on the trail that follows the south canyon perimeter and made a large loop back to the parking area and my car. Along the way I spotted a couple of cottontails playing among the rocks and got a couple of shots of them. |
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average hiking speed 1.37 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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