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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Hike to Penasco Blanco








There are a number of interesting hikes in Chaco Canyon. One takes you out to the west end of the Canyon and up to a Great House named Penasco Blanco. It involves a bit of a walk across a flat and sandy area, crossing a wash and a hike past the so called "Super Nova Petroglyph"

This Great House affords great views of Pueblo Bonito to the east on the canyon floor. The site itself offers some interesting photo ops and the hike back at midday provides great views of petroglyphs on the north canyon wall.