Red Rock Park
A red sandstone cliff park just east of Gallup. Pyramid Rock, the Church Rock trail and the arena are the city's signature sights.
Red Rock Park lies about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gallup. Reddish-brown sandstone cliffs and rock pillars line the north side of I-40. The park has a campground, an equestrian arena and a small Red Rock Museum. Every August the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial and the autumn Balloon Festival are held here. The most popular activity is the roughly 5-kilometer round-trip Pyramid Rock trail. From the summit, you can overlook the red-rock valley and, in the distance, Church Rock. Entry is free, and the park is open all day. Summer afternoons are scorching, so hike in the early morning or evening and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Open all day (free)
Nearby sights
- Church Rock Trail
- El Rancho Hotel & Motel
- Gallup Cultural Center
- Historic Route 66 Downtown Gallup
- Gallup History Museum (Rex Hotel)
- Richardson's Trading Company
- High Desert Trail System
- Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park