Discover a place in the Land of Enchantment that you most likely have never been to before. And as far as hidden gems in New Mexico go, this is one you may end up having all to yourself. El Morro is an underrated national monument in Ramah, New Mexico with an imposing bluff, petroglyphs, hiking trails, and more.

Located in Ramah, New Mexico, El Morro National Monument is overseen by the National Park Service. It's home to just over 1,000 acres and has less than 70,000 visitors each year. You could have this place to yourself when you visit!
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Head to the Visitor Center when you first arrive for trail information and to ask the rangers or volunteers any questions you may have.
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Facilities are available to use here, and there are also exhibits that take you through the history of the El Morro area. There are also two trails here at El Morro, and each one begins at the Visitor Center.
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One trail, the 0.5-mile Inscription Loop Trail, is an accessible and paved trail that will lead hikers past petroglyphs and a pool. The second trail is two miles long and is named the Headland Trail. It takes you up to the top of the impressive Morro Bluff and is a moderate-to-strenuous hike due to elevation gain.
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This area is rich in history, but it seems as though not many people know about it. If you're looking to explore a hidden gem in New Mexico, this is the very definition of one.
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Over the centuries, ancestral Puebloans, Spanish travelers, and even early American settlers have carved petroglyphs, messages, and signatures into the rocks here at El Moro National Monument. Spend some time taking in the evidence people have left behind.
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There's so much beauty and wildlife to see at El Morro. And, if you want to spend even more time exploring, El Morro has nine campsites available.
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Have you ever visited this underrated national monument in Ramah, New Mexico? Tell us about your experience in the comments. To learn more about El Moro National Monument, visit the National Park Service website.

If you’re spending time in Ramah, be sure to check out Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. This little-known wolf sanctuary in New Mexico is unlike anywhere you’ve been before. 

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