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Best hikes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    former NM57 (abandoned)
    1.8 mi
  2. 02
    Tsin Kletsin Trail
    1.6 mi
  3. 03
    South Mesa Trail
    1.4 mi
  4. 04
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    1.3 mi
  5. 05
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    0.5 mi
  6. 06
    Petroglyph Trail
    0.4 mi
  7. 07
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    0.4 mi
  8. 08
    Petroglyphs trail
    0.3 mi
  9. 09
    Pueblo Bonito trail
    0.3 mi
  10. 10
    Chetro Ketl Trail
    0.3 mi
  11. 11
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    0.3 mi
  12. 12
    Casa Rinconada trail
    0.3 mi
  13. 13
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    0.3 mi
  14. 14
    Hungo Pavi Trail
    0.2 mi
  15. 15
    possible trace of Chaco North Road
    0.2 mi
  16. 16
    Pueblo Bonito trail
    0.2 mi
  17. 17
    Casa Rinconada trail
    0.2 mi
  18. 18
    Tsin Kletsin Trail
    0.1 mi
  19. 19
    Peñasco Blanco trail
    0.1 mi
  20. 20
    Casa Rinconada trail
    0.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.