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Backcountry Hikes Offered At Pecos National Historical Park

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July 22, 2021

Backcountry hikes in Pecos National Historical Park will visit two pueblos, including the Arrowhead Pueblo/NPS file

Pecos National Historical Park rangers will lead two hikes into the park's backcountry in August to visit ruins of long-ago pueblos.

Arrowhead Pueblo 

Join rangers for a free tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Sunday, August 15. This one-mile roundtrip visit to the 14th century pueblo will explore the historical, archaeological, and cultural significance of this 100+ room ruin. Visitors interested in the tour are required to reserve a spot, as space is limited. Attendees will meet at the visitor center at 8:30 a.m. and caravan to the trailhead with the ranger.  

Forked Lightning Pueblo  

Explore the site of the Forked Lightning Pueblo on Saturday, August 14. Along the two-mile roundtrip backcountry hike to the remnants of this 13th century pueblo, you will explore the fascinating history of a large settlement that sits on the western bank of Glorieta Creek. The pueblo, which housed hundreds of people primarily between 1225-1300 AD, was described and mapped by noted archaeologist A.V. Kidder in the late 1920s. Much has been learned about this historical treasure since then—come see for yourself!  

This 2.5 hour program is an off-trail hike along uneven terrain through areas frequented by snakes. Visitors interested in the tour must reserve a spot. Space is limited to 20 participants. Attendees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the upper parking lot adjacent to the ruins of the mission church. 

For more information and to make reservations, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241. 

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