Hike Detail SheetHikesUpper Intermediate

Penasco Blanco to Super Nova Pictograph (UI)

By July 27, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 5.8 Area: Chaco Canyon
Accum elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: $25/car or Golden Age Pass
Low to high elevation gain: 200 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $0 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: None Trailhead GPS Coordinates N/A
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing No
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike starting at Pueblo del Arroyo parking lot.Hike goes along the petroglyph trail to view the numerous Pueblo and Navajo petroglyphs.  It continues to the Super Nova as it passes by the ruins of Kin Kletso and Casa Chaquita.  4-6 hours.  Bring snacks, plenty of water and poles(recommended)

Directions:

From Chaco Visitor’s Center make a right turn to leave parking lot. Drive approximately 3 miles and make a right turn into Pueblo del Arroya parking lot.