Pecos
preserves 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos,
two Spanish Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch
history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle
of Glorieta Pass.
The ruins trail, picnic area, and visitor center are the only areas currently
open to visitors at this time. Closed areas such as the Forked Lightning
Ranch, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Civil War Battlefield of Glorieta are
available only through ranger guided tours. To schedule a tour, please
contact the visitor center.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Ruins trail and Visitor
Center open daily except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Memorial Day
to Labor Day (summer hours), 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Labor Day to Memorial
Day (winter hours), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communities
Surrounding Pecos National Historical Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Pecos
preserves 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos,
two Spanish Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch
history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle
of Glorieta Pass.