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El Morro National Monument
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Paso por aqui: "Passed by Here" |
On a main east-west trail, dating from antiquity, rises a great sandstone promontory with a pool of water at its base. The Zuni Indians, whose Anasazi ancestors lived here, and called it A'ts'ina place of writings on the rock. The Spaniards called it El Morro the headland. Anglo Americans called it Inscription Rock. Over the centuries those who traveled this trail stopped to camp at the shaded oasis under the cliffs. They left carved evidence of their passage - symbols, names, dates, and fragments of their stories that register the cultures and history intermingled on the rock. There are campsites and picnic areas inside the park, an RV park is located near the entrance to the monument. Supplies, food and services are available in Ramah. Lodging is available in Grants.
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Location:
Superintendent, El Morro NM, Rte. 2 Box 43, Ramah New Mexico 87321
Telephone
505-783-4226
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