Located in the heart of the Albuquerque suburbs is a concentration of well-preserved petroglyphs in Piedras Marcadas Canyon. This interpretive trail leads down and into the canyon, marking and identifying 6 petroglyph sites for visitors to enjoy.

Just past the trailhead and before you drop down into the canyon is a small hill which is easily climbed as a side trip

A face, a person and an unidentified animal are represented in these petroglyphs

The trail leads along a sandy path through Piedras Marcadas Canyon

This more common 'star face' petroglyph can be found in other sections of the park

A person, perhaps dancing, in this petroglyph

The northwest wall of the canyon is filled with basalt rocks. Petroglyphs can be found everywhere