Stories Carved in Stone

Join a ranger on a guided walk along the Inscription Loop Trail to discover the many layers of history carved in stone at El Morro. The trail takes you to the historic oasis and past hundreds of early Spanish and American inscriptions, and ancient petroglyphs. 

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock. 

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock. 

Pasaron Por Aquí: Spanish Inscriptions at El Morro

El Morro National Monument is a place of many names, languages, and layers of history. Join us for a guided walk of the Inscription Loop Trail as we learn about the Spanish inscriptions left here between 1605 and 1774. We will discuss the history of Spanish language at ......More

El Morro National Monument is a place of many names, languages, and layers of history. Join us for a guided walk of the Inscription Loop Trail as we learn about the Spanish inscriptions left here between 1605 and 1774. We will discuss the history of Spanish language at El Morro and explore how the Spanish influence persists in the place names and complex mix of people and cultures found in New Mexico today. The guided walk will last about 1 hour and is a ½ mile walk on a concrete sidewalk. Please bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and plenty of water.

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock. 

Stories Carved in Stone

Join a ranger on a guided walk along the Inscription Loop Trail to discover the many layers of history carved in stone at El Morro. This half-mile, paved trail takes you to the historic oasis and past hundreds of early Spanish and American inscriptions, and ancient petr......More

Join a ranger on a guided walk along the Inscription Loop Trail to discover the many layers of history carved in stone at El Morro. This half-mile, paved trail takes you to the historic oasis and past hundreds of early Spanish and American inscriptions, and ancient petroglyphs. 

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock. 

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock. 

Pasaron Por Aquí: Spanish Inscriptions at El Morro

El Morro National Monument is a place of many names, languages, and layers of history. Join us for a guided walk of the Inscription Loop Trail as we learn about the Spanish inscriptions left here between 1605 and 1774. We will discuss the history of Spanish language at ......More

El Morro National Monument is a place of many names, languages, and layers of history. Join us for a guided walk of the Inscription Loop Trail as we learn about the Spanish inscriptions left here between 1605 and 1774. We will discuss the history of Spanish language at El Morro and explore how the Spanish influence persists in the place names and complex mix of people and cultures found in New Mexico today. The guided walk will last about 1 hour and is a ½ mile walk on a concrete sidewalk. Please bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and plenty of water.

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately stren......More

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip and moderately strenous with 240 feet of elevation gain. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. At Atsinna Pueblo, visitors may choose to return directly to the visitor center accompanied by the ranger, or they can continue across the mesa top on the Headland Trail on their own. Continuing on the Headland Trail adds an additional mile and loops back to the visitor center via Inscription Rock.