National Historical Park · NM

Things to do in Pecos

The National Park Service lists 4 things to do at Pecos National Historical Park. 3 have no extra fee, 3 need no reservation, and 2 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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Pecos River, blue sky, grass
Photo: NPS

Fishing at Pecos NHP

Fishing along the Pecos gives visitors an opportunity to experience the park in a special way.

Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies

Fly Fishing

A trail winds through shrubs and low trees, leading to a silhouetted windmill.
Photo: NPS Photo

Hiking Glorieta Pass Battlefield

Hiking the 2.25-mile Glorieta Pass Battlefield Trail will lead you through part of New Mexico's Civil War history. The trail leads to sites where fighting occurred in March 1862.

90-150 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A trail passes by stone walls of the pueblo toward the adobe church.
Photo: NPS Photo/Stan Ford

Hiking the Ancestral Sites Trail

This trail gives you a glimpse into the past as you pass by the ancestral sites of the Pecos Pueblo and the mission church. You will also enjoy beautiful vistas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Glorieta Mesa as you venture around the trail.

40-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Pecos. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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