Day Use Area

Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.

A parking fee of $1 weekdays and $2 weekends is charged by the City of Albuquerque. National Park Service passes are honored.

Located off of Unser Boulevard, ¼ mile north of Montaño, the canyon provides quick and easy access to three self-guided trails, (Mesa Point, Macaw and Cliff Base) where you can view 200 petroglyphs. Combined walking time is approximately 1 hour.

Boca Negra Canyon Trail Map

Additional Information 

This is the monument's only fully developed area. Restroom facilities, shade and a drinking fountain are provided for your convenience.

Boca Negra Canyon is a 70 acre section of the 7236 acres within the monument boundaries. Approximately 150 petroglyphs can be viewed here. The 3 trails offer a diverse view of the cultural and natural landscape within the monument.