Photo by Stan Ford © 2017 Pecos National Historical Park offers a variety of regularly scheduled ranger-guided programs. All programs are free of charge. |
| Ranger-Guided Program: | Day: | Time: |
| Ancestral Sites Tour (1 hour) | Daily | 10:00am |
| Civil War Walking Tour (1.5 hours) | Sundays through Tuesdays | 1:30pm |
| Forked Lightning Ranch Caravan Tour (1.5 hours) | Wednesdays through Saturdays | 1:30pm |
| Trading Post Chats (Drop-In) | Daily (as staffing allows) | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Trading Post Chats (Drop-In) | Daily | 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Regular Tour Descriptions
Ancestral Sites Tour
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today. The tour covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours begin at the visitor center; no registration is required.
Civil War Walking Tour
The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn more about the key figures and factors involved. The tour covers 0.5 miles of walking round trip with minimal elevation gain. Come prepared with water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the trail in their own vehicles. No registration required.
Forked Lightning Ranch Caravan Tour
Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House. This tour requires limited walking, but extended periods of standing. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the sites in their own vehicles. No registration is required, although space is limited to 15 participants.
Trading Post Chats
What’s that pink building? Since the early 1800s, this site has been home to everything from a stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail to a Civil War hospital to a dude ranch. Drop-in to explore the Trading Post museum exhibits and learn more from a park ranger about these varied histories.
In addition to these regularly scheduled programs, the park often offers other tours and special events, such as night sky viewing, geology walks, cultural demonstrations, and more! Look at our Calendar page to see additional programming that may take place during your visit, and check out the Things to Do page for other ways to experience the park on your own.
Last updated: May 18, 2024