The trail is well marked, great identifying markers on plants and such. Be sure to use the trail guide that is available.

The first half of this trail is tough. It is along the side of the canyon, and there are several places that are very steep. The views from the trail were beautiful, and the petroglyph panel was interesting. Once you reach the top of the canyon the trail loops back to the museum area along the top of the mesa,... More

This hike is quite challenging/technical in the beginning to he point and then much easier on the return. Worth it, but allow more time than you think it will take and be sure to have alot of water.

Fantastic hike along a cliffside that leads to petroglyphs. This was an amazing trail - one of the best most memorable hikes. Wonderful rock formations along the trail, plants and wild flowers in abundance. The petroglyphs are amazing. We stayed for quite a time just admiring them and trying to understand them. The hike is somewhat challenging - especially at... More

With only 50min until out Cliff Palace tour, my son and I jogged the trail to see the AMAZING petroglyphs. I was not expecting the number and quality of petroglyphs. I was so proud of my 7 year old for keeping my pace up! It is rocky and steep in parts but so beautiful! Wish we had more time to... More

Should say first that husband & i are late 60's. Hike was pretty tiring at times & hot. Water is essential, but seeing the petroglyphs made it worthwhile. That little brown bldg. always looked so close! Yah right!!

This is a very strenuous hike but beautiful. You start out in a heavily wooded canyon, and hike along the cliff, mid-way between top of mesa and creek. You feel like you are one of the ancient people. Past the petroglyphs you climb up very narrow stone steps, some chiseled out of the bare rock.

This trail meanders along and below the mesa top for 2.5 to 3 miles, depending on which pamphlet you read. It's hot - Bring Water and sturdy hiking shoes or you will not enjoy the hike. Make sure you head out from the Spruce Tree side so you get all the steep parts out of the way first. Then you... More

The payoff is spectacular. The Petroglyphs are about a mile hike along a cliff edge. Not a hard hike for those who hike a lot. For me, it was a challenge because of some steep parts, and rough terrain. I'm sure I took twice as long as most but I loved it!! The path leads along the canyon and we... More