Petroglyph National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument, in the Boca Negra Canyon protects on the the largest petroglyph sites in North America. The designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400-700 years ago. The images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold spiritual significance for Native Americans and the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

On the Rinconada Canyon Trail. Petroglyphs represent a valuable record of cultural expression and human occupation. There are over 23,000 petroglyphs carved along the 17 mile volcanic escarpment.