La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site

Journey deep into the past at La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site, filled with hundreds of petroglyphs along the mesa above the Santa Fe River carved by ancestral Puebloan people between the 13th and 17th centuries. The site is famous for many images of Kokopelli, the hump-backed flute player, and variety of bird figures.The ancient roadway, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, passed through here as well. You’ll find great hiking trails in the area. 

Driving Directions:
From I-25 take exit 599, continue west on Airport Road for 3.3 miles. There is a gravel parking area on the west side of the road and a BLM sign. Follow a trail marked by arrows for about five to ten minutes to access the basalt cliffs where the petroglyphs are located. 

662-674 Paseo Real
Santa Fe, NM 87507

BLM.gov/La_Cieneguilla

La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site