The Wells Petroglyph Preserve
The Wells Petroglyph Preserve was created in 2007 when Katherine Wells donated 156 acres on Mesa Prieta to The Archaeological Conservancy. Katherine purchased the petroglyph- rich land on the mesa in 1992. She had the vision for a preservation and educational effort for Mesa Prieta and the determination to develop a program dedicated to its protection. Even now, after her land has been given to The Archaeological Conservancy, Katherine continues to envision and work towards further endeavors to protect the mesa.
Today the Wells Petroglyph Preserve, overseen by The Archaeological Conservancy and managed by the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, is made available to the public by docent-led tours and in various other ways, including special fund-raising events. For information about tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve and other associated activities, please see related links on this web page.
In December, 2014, an additional 25 acres were added to the Wells Petroglyph Preserve by The Archaeological Conservancy, bringing the total acreage to 181 acres. Please see: MORE
Today the Wells Petroglyph Preserve, overseen by The Archaeological Conservancy and managed by the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, is made available to the public by docent-led tours and in various other ways, including special fund-raising events. For information about tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve and other associated activities, please see related links on this web page.
In December, 2014, an additional 25 acres were added to the Wells Petroglyph Preserve by The Archaeological Conservancy, bringing the total acreage to 181 acres. Please see: MORE
**PLEASE NOTE - ONCE YOU PLACE YOUR RESERVATION A MAP TO THE TRAILHEAD WILL BE ATTACHED TO YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THIS MAP TO FIND THE TRAILHEAD. GOOGLE AND / OR GPS DEVICES WILL NOT DIRECT YOU TO OUR PRESERVE**
Tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve
General Information about all tours:
Please follow the official instructions attached to the confirmation email to navigate to our trailhead. We advise downloading and printing prior to departure.
Our office is open Tuesday through Saturday; actual hours vary as we may be out leading a tour. Correspondence occurs best via email. If you have any trouble while booking your tour please contact us at tours@mesaprietapetroglyphs.org.
We lead tours in small groups of approximately 6 people.
Self-guided tours are not permitted.
Tours start times are indicated in the reservation process (early mornings) and last 2 hours (approx.).
We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to prepare for hiking. Please be prompt. Tours leave the parking area at the designated start time.
Children under 10 are not permitted.
Pets are not permitted; service dogs are allowed.
Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, a walking stick if desired, and boots or sturdy shoes. Binoculars come in handy! Be aware that tours cover steep and sometimes rugged terrain.
Photography is allowed for personal enjoyment only. Commercial photography is prohibited.
No tours are scheduled Sundays or Mondays. Tours are not scheduled on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day following and Christmas or the day following.
Please be advised that once Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project has confirmed your tour reservation - your tour fee is non-refundable. Occasionally tours are rescheduled for unavoidable reasons such as weather, safety, trail conditions, illness or other emergency needs. In the event of a cancellation, you will have two weeks to rebook a future tour. After that time, please consider your tour fee a donation to MPPP- we thank you!
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