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Pecos National Historical Park
Guided Tours
Glorieta Battlefield tour
Park Photo by Lorenzo Vigil
Park Volunteer leading a tour of Glorieta Battlefield

WINTER TOUR SCHEDULE
Labor Day weekend thru Memorial Day weekend - Sept thru May

Friday - 1:30 PM Guided Tour: **Arrowhead Ruin - join a Ranger for a 90-minute tour of Arrowhead Ruin. This 14th century Pueblo had one hundred and five rooms and one kiva. Enjoy a short hike to explore and see the ruins .

Saturday - 1:30 PM Guided Tour:**Civil War In The West - join a Ranger for a 120-minute van tour of the battle of Glorieta. The Battle of Glorieta Pass is considered to be the Gettysburg of the West. Tour all three sites and see the historic markers.  

Sunday - 1:30 PM Guided Tour: **Forked Lightning Ranch House Tour– join a Ranger for a 90-minute tour of the Forked Lightning Ranch House, tour the Ranch that Tex Austin “Daddy of the Rodeo” once owned and later became the summer home of oilman and rancher E.E. “Buddy” Fogelson, and his wife, actress Greer Garson.

To schedule a tour place a reservation at the front desk of the visitor center or call 505-757-7241. Space is limited on each tour. Please bring sunscreen, water, a hat, long pants and good shoes. **There is and additional $2.00 per person tour fee.

SUMMER TOUR SCHEDULE
Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend

Daily - 10AM Guided Tour: Pecos Pueblo & Mission - join a Ranger for a 90 minute tour of the ruins of Pecos Pueblo &Mission. Enjoy a short 1.25 mile hike and explore the fascinating history of Pecos people.

 Sunday - **2 PM Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Tour– join a Ranger for a 90-minute tour of the Forked Lightning Ranch House, tour the Ranch that Tex Austin “Daddy of the Rodeo” once owned and later became the summer home of oilman and rancher E.E. “Buddy” Fogelson, and his wife, actress Greer Garson.

Monday - **2 PM Guided Tour: Civil War In The West - join a Ranger for a 120-minute van tour of the battle of Glorieta. The Battle of Glorieta Pass is considered to be the Gettysburg of the West. Tour all three sites and see the historic markers. 

Tuesday - 2 PM Guided Tour: Lost Church - join a Ranger for a 90– minute tour of Lost Church. Explore early missionary efforts of the Franciscan friars. Visit the site of the “first” of the four churches built near the Pecos Pueblo.

Wednesday - 2 PM Guided Tour: Square Ruin - join a Ranger for a 90-minute tour of Square Ruin. This 14th century ruin may have been a Spanish built structure. Enjoy a moderately strenuous 2 mile hike to explore and see the ruins .

Thursday - **2 PM Guided Tour: Arrowhead Ruin - join a Ranger for a 90-minute tour of Arrowhead Ruin. This 14th century Pueblo had seventy nine rooms and one kiva. Enjoy a short hike to explore and see the ruins .

Friday - 2 PM Guided Tour: Santa Fe Trail – join a Ranger for a 60- minute tour of the Santa Fe Trail. Enjoy a short hike along the Santa Fe Trail and discuss the importance and significance of the trail.

Saturday - **2 PM Guided Tour: Civil War In The West - join a Ranger for a 120-minute van tour of the battle of Glorieta. The Battle of Glorieta Pass is considered to be the Gettysburg of the West. Tour all three sites and see the historic markers. 

 

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Did You Know?
RMNA has helped Rocky complete more than 40 projects valued at $10 million since 1986. They include the McGraw Ranch, the Fall River Visitor Center, and the Storm Mountain Pass trail.
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Last Updated: April 16, 2008 at 15:42 EST