Rinconada Canyon Trail – Rinconada Canyon Trailhead loop from Saint Pius X High School

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Rinconada Canyon Trail – Rinconada Canyon Trailhead loop from Saint Pius X High School

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Rinconada Canyon Trail – Rinconada Canyon Trailhead loop from Saint Pius X High School

02:00

7.71km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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2.77 km

Rinconada Canyon Trail

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Easy trail that gets you up close to the petroglyphs. The trail is a loop, but leashed dogs are only allowed on the southern portion, and nowhere near the petroglyphs. …

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3.96 km

Grazing sheep

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3.98 km

Petroglyphs at Rinconada Canyon Trail

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You can see up to 300 petroglyphs in this area of the Petroglyph National Monument, which is one of the largest petroglyph sites in the US. The designs range from …

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5.67 km

Rinconada Canyon Trailhead

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There are no petroglyphs to be seen for the first 500 meters, but after that it is often worth looking to the right, as there are not always signposts.

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