Last updated: May 23, 2021
Thing to Do
Piedras Marcadas Canyon
NPS Photo/Daniel Leifheit
If you are looking to see the most petroglyphs or for a trail that is open until sunset, Piedras Marcadas Canyon is for you. It is a 1.5 mile round trip hike that will take an hour or more to hike. This is also the most dog friendly petroglyph viewing hike, with leashed pets being allowed along the whole length of the trail.
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
Bicycles are not allowed.
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
Bicycles are not allowed.
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Leashed pets allowed. Owners must pick up after their pets.
Amenities: None. No water, no restrooms.
Located off Golf Course Rd. at Jill Patricia Street, a 6 mile drive from the visitor center.
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
This trail is 1.5 miles long and will take 1-2 hours to complete.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
A 1.5 mile roundtrip hike along an easy to moderate sandy trail.
Hike on the trail along the base of the escarpment to view petroglyphs.
Hike on the trail at all times. No climbing on the boulders.
Hike on the trail along the base of the escarpment to view petroglyphs.
Hike on the trail at all times. No climbing on the boulders.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed and must be on a 6 ft. leash. Owners must be in control of pets at all times. Owners must have bags to pick up and carry pet waste. Do not leave pet waste bags beside the trail. Place it in a trash can at the trailhead as you are leaving.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Piedras Marcadas Canyon
This is a 6.5 mile drive from the visitor center that will take around 15 minutes.
Directions:
Exit visitor center parking lot and turn left onto Unser Blvd.
Turn right on Montaño Rd.
Turn left on Taylor Ranch Rd.
Stay right as it turns inot Golf Course Rd.
Turn left on Jill Patricia St.
Turn right into the parking lot.
No RV parking available.
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
This location us open from sunrise to sunset.
Accessibility Information
Not stroller no wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are allowed.
Easy to moderate, level sandy trail.
Service animals are allowed.
Easy to moderate, level sandy trail.