Park · Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

Best hikes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park

The 19 best of 19 trails in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

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19
Easy
16
Moderate
3

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  1. Pueblo Alto Loop Trail Moderate · 5.6 mi (9 km) · Elevation Gain 479 ft (146 m) · 2 hr
  2. Pueblo Alto Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 246 ft (75 m) · 1 hr
  3. Penasco Blanco Casa Chiquita Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · 25 min
  4. Canyon Overlook Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 118 ft (36 m) · 35 min
  5. South Mesa Trail Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km) · Elevation Gain 535 ft (163 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  6. South Mesa to Tsin Kletzin Trail Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 489 ft (149 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  7. Penasco Blanco Trail Easy · 3.9 mi (6.3 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  8. Wijiji Trail Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 1 hr
  9. Pueblo Bonito trail Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 36 ft (11 m) · 20 min
  10. Wetherill Cemetery Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 52 ft (16 m) · 15 min
  11. Penasco Blanco Kin Kletso Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · 10 min
  12. Petroglyph Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 26 ft (8 m) · 10 min
  13. Penasco Blanco Petro Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · 15 min
  14. Super Nova Spur to Pen Blanco Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 20 min
  15. Kin Klizhin Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min
  16. Casa Rinconada trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 10 min
  17. Chetro Ketl Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
  18. Una Vida Petroglyph Spur Trail Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km) · Elevation Gain 75 ft (23 m) · 5 min
  19. Hungo Pavi Trail Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 5 min

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Questions about Chaco Culture National Historical Park

How many trails are in Chaco Culture National Historical Park?

GoTrails lists 19 trails in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico: 16 easy, 3 moderate and 0 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park?

Top picks on GoTrails: Pueblo Alto Loop Trail, Pueblo Alto Trail, Penasco Blanco Casa Chiquita Trail, Canyon Overlook Trail, and South Mesa Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park?

Easy picks: Pueblo Alto Trail, Penasco Blanco Casa Chiquita Trail, Canyon Overlook Trail, Penasco Blanco Trail, and Wijiji Trail.

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