HIKING: Aztec Ruins National Monument

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Description

Aztec Ruins provides visitors an intimate opportunity to explore the Ancestral Puebloan "great house" known as West Ruin. A self-guided 700 yard walk winds through rooms built centuries ago. Along the way discover skillful stone masonry, remarkably well-preserved wood roofing and original mortar in some walls. The interpretive trail guide combines modern archeological findings with traditional Native American perspectives to enhance the visitor experience.<br />
Source: National Park Service

Directions

Aztec Ruins National Monument is located on Ruins Road about ½ mile north of New Mexico Highway 516, in the City of Aztec, New Mexico.<br /><br />Source: National Park Service

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