The Petroglyph Point Trail is located near the Spruce Tree House dwelling. The National Park Service requests that you register your name and car details before commencing your hike, you can do this either at the trailhead or at the museum. The trail is a lot of fun and quite strenuous at times, you can collect a leaflet and enjoy an interpretive guide along the way.
At several locations you will have to crawl or fit through some large boulders. Look carefully to see signs of small dwellings where the Ancient Puebloans once lived. The petroglyphs are some of the best I've seen compared to others in the southwest.
The Petroglyph Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,955 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,696 ft. and an elevation range of 259 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
2.4 mi | 6,696 ft | 6,955 ft | 259 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
1.0 hr | 14.2 | 170 ft | 103 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
1.0 hrs | 8.6 | 103 ft | 170 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Petroglyph Point Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
What is the length of the Petroglyph Point Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) or 5,221 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Petroglyph Point Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hour in one direction and in 1.0 hours in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)