All backcountry hiking trails require a free permit, available at the Visitor Center or at each trailhead. Camping and fires are not permitted in the backcountry. All trails and Chacoan cultural sites are closed from sunset to sunrise. Trails are steep and uneven and can become icy in the winter.
Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:
| Casa Rinconada Loop Trail |
| Distance: |
0.5 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
6,148 feet |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
At the Casa Rinconada parking area, at Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 03.347N; 107 57.485W. |
| Description: |
It is graveled and climbs several short, steep rises. A trail guide is available. The trail passes the Tseh So and several other sites as well as an impressive Great Kiva atop a hill. |
| Chetro Ketl Trail |
| Distance: |
0.5 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
6,124 feet |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
At the Chetro Ketl/Pueblo Bonito parking area. |
| Description: |
It is graveled and climbs several short, steep rises. A trail guide is available. The trail passes through the ruins of Chetro Ketl. Ruins at Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 03.620N; 107 57.250W. |
| Petroglyph Trail |
| Distance: |
0.25 miles one way |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
N/A |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
At either Pueblo Bonito or Chetro Ketl. |
| Description: |
Runs along the cliff face between Pueblo Bonito and Chetro Ketl, with views of many petroglyphs and other evidence of earlier habitation. A trail guide is available. |
| Pueblo Bonito Trail |
| Distance: |
0.6 miles round trip |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
6,161 feet. |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
At the Chetro Ketl/Pueblo Bonito parking area. |
| Description: |
It is graveled, and climbs several short, steep rises. A trail guide is available. The trail passes through the ruins of Pueblo Bonito. Ruins at Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 03.640N; 107 57.698W. |
| Pueblo del Arroyo Trail |
| Distance: |
0.25 mile loop |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
6,133 feet |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
At the Pueblo del Arroyo parking area. |
| Description: |
It is graveled, and climbs several short, steep rises. A trail guide is available. The trail passes through the ruins of Pueblo del Arroyo. Ruins at Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 03.667N; 107 57.940W. |
| Una Vida Trail |
| Distance: |
1 mile round trip |
Rating: |
Easy |
| Elevation: |
6,243 feet |
Total Ascent: |
N/A |
| Trailhead: |
Visitor Center. |
| Description: |
Hike to the Una Vida Ruins and a petroglyph panel. Portions are rocky, steep, and slippery when wet. A trail guide is available. Ruins at Map Coordinates (NAD83): 36 62.010N; 107 54.729W. |
Not Hiked
- Penasco Blanco Trail
- Pueblo Alto Trail
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- South Mesa Trail
- Wijiji Trail
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