The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Albuquerque
Albuquerque’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Albuquerque. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Albuquerque. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Petroglyphs at Rinconada Canyon Trail
Highlight • Historical Site
You can see up to 300 petroglyphs in this area of the Petroglyph National Monument, which is one of the largest petroglyph sites in the US. The designs range from …
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Travertine Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
This seasonal waterfall is at its best during spring, when the water flows most abundantly; otherwise, you might catch just a trickle. Nevertheless, it's a splendid sight, and the fact …
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North Sandia Peak
Highlight • Summit
The North Sandia Peak is a 3184-meter high peak in the Sandia Mountains. The North Sandia Peak Trail, as it name suggests, takes you right to this beautiful mountain.
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Petroglyphs of Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Highlight • Historical Site
A beautiful and easy trail where you can see hundreds of petroglyphs up close.
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Vulcan on the Volcanoes Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Volcano
Volcanoes Trail passes by three different volcanoes and this section passes by Vulcan that gets its name from the Roman god of fire. Don't worry, though; this is an inactive …
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