Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon

These weekly hikes focus on the history, the geology, and the petroglyphs along this 1.5 mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, warm layers, and comfortable shoes for a flat, sandy hike. Hikes will be led by park volunteer Joseph Wiexelman, PhD.

Meet at Piedras Marcadas Canyon parking lot, located at 9501 Golf Course Rd. NW 87114.

Junior Ranger Day

Bring your kids to the Information Center Patio to earn a variety of special Junior Ranger Badges and help us celebrate Junior Ranger Day! 

Information Center Patio

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the mon......More

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the monument as the city grew up around it. Over 300 petroglyphs can be seen on this trail!This hike is mostly level through sandy desert condtions - make sure you bring lots of water and good hiking shoes as well as sunscreen and other sun protection.

Meet at the Rinconada Canyon Trailhead.

Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon

These weekly hikes focus on the history, the geology, and the petroglyphs along this 1.5 mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, warm layers, and comfortable shoes for a flat, sandy hike. Hikes will be led by park volunteer Joseph Wiexelman, PhD.

Meet at Piedras Marcadas Canyon parking lot, located at 9501 Golf Course Rd. NW 87114.

USA Cycling Colligate Road National Competitions To Close Park Access

USA Cycling Colligate Road National Competitions will make Atrisco Visa Boulevard and Volcanoes Day Use Area inaccessible for most of May 3rd. Access to Volcanoes Day Use Area will be available from 12 pm to 12:30 pm from Paseo del Norte. Regular access to the Volcanoes......More

USA Cycling Colligate Road National Competitions will make Atrisco Visa Boulevard and Volcanoes Day Use Area inaccessible for most of May 3rd. Access to Volcanoes Day Use Area will be available from 12 pm to 12:30 pm from Paseo del Norte. Regular access to the Volcanoes Day Use Area will resume after 2:30. No petroglyph viewing trails will be impacted. Please plan accordingly. 

South Point Day Use Area Soft Open

Join us to celebrate the soft opening of South Point Day Use Area to the public! To celebrate this opening, park rangers will be providing guided hikes, activities, and information about the area from South Point Trailhead.10:00 -11:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ranger......More

Join us to celebrate the soft opening of South Point Day Use Area to the public! To celebrate this opening, park rangers will be providing guided hikes, activities, and information about the area from South Point Trailhead.10:00 -11:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ranger-guided hikes along a historic road and the volcanic escarpment for petroglyph-viewing. Binoculars are helpful. Approximately 1 mile in length.  10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Rangers will be on site to provide information about the area, and host special activities, including Junior and Senior Ranger activities, and B.A.R.K. ranger activities for your dog!

From Unser boulevard, head west on Tierra Pintada boulevard. Take a right (heading north) on Mirehaven Parkway. Immediately north of the Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is a turn off to the left (west). Go through the gates and take this

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the mon......More

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the monument as the city grew up around it. Over 300 petroglyphs can be seen on this trail!This hike is mostly level through sandy desert condtions - make sure you bring lots of water and good hiking shoes as well as sunscreen and other sun protection.

Meet at the Rinconada Canyon Trailhead.

South Point Day Use Area Soft Open

Join us to celebrate the soft opening of South Point Day Use Area to the public! To celebrate this opening, park rangers will be providing guided hikes, activities, and information about the area from South Point Trailhead.10:00 -11:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ranger......More

Join us to celebrate the soft opening of South Point Day Use Area to the public! To celebrate this opening, park rangers will be providing guided hikes, activities, and information about the area from South Point Trailhead.10:00 -11:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ranger-guided hikes along a historic road and the volcanic escarpment for petroglyph-viewing. Binoculars are helpful. Approximately 1 mile in length.  10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Rangers will be on site to provide information about the area, and host special activities, including Junior and Senior Ranger activities, and B.A.R.K. ranger activities for your dog!

From Unser boulevard, head west on Tierra Pintada boulevard. Take a right (heading north) on Mirehaven Parkway. Immediately north of the Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is a turn off to the left (west). Go through the gates and take this

Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon

These weekly hikes focus on the history, the geology, and the petroglyphs along this 1.5 mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, warm layers, and comfortable shoes for a flat, sandy hike. Hikes will be led by park volunteer Joseph Wiexelman, PhD.

Meet at Piedras Marcadas Canyon parking lot, located at 9501 Golf Course Rd. NW 87114.

World Migratory Bird Day Hike

Join an experineced park ranger on a birding hike to celebrate World Migratory Bird day.

The hike will start from Rinconada Canyon parking lot.

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the mon......More

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the formation of the monument as the city grew up around it. Over 300 petroglyphs can be seen on this trail!This hike is mostly level through sandy desert condtions - make sure you bring lots of water and good hiking shoes as well as sunscreen and other sun protection.

Meet at the Rinconada Canyon Trailhead.