Do not cross the washes if there is The light in the sky was so bright it could be seen even in the middle of the day for nearly a month. Here you will find a kiosk where you should fill out a free hiking permit. On Tue May 19 16:10:35 2009 Virginia Gilstrap from Santa Fe, NM said: May 2009 - Well marked, easy 8-mile trail. Underneath one of these overhangs are some petroglyphs and even the famous Supernova Pictograph. One of the kivas at the complex was burnt three times and rebuilt twice. Laura Shields Never touch the rock art or try to take tracings. impressive. The actual supernova pictograph is underwhelming. Custom preview. As you head up the canyon, among the Look west from this area and you will see Peñasco Blanco on the Another spurt of construction between 1075 and 1095 included a symmetrical room blocks with enclosed kivas along the rear of the structure and four enclosed kivas fronting the plaza on the west wing. The various types of masonry work of the walls of the ruin reflect the evolution of the building styles at Chaco. The question has to be asked: Could this petroglyph represent something entirely different? See, the moon makes a regular 18.5-year transit back and forth across the sky and so every 18.5 years the moon and the Earth are more or less in the same relationship as they were in July of 1054. To the right is the trail to the supernova Two weeks ago when I went back to the Supernova of 1054 petroglyph for the first time in several years, I was all alone. feathers and grasses. You will want to take them---they After about 4.7 miles, you will turn right from the paved road onto a No scale is given on the map. This is the one of the message on the rocks, record of the 1054 supernova incident on the rock. After turning off US 550 the first 8 miles of the route is paved and the next 13 miles are on rough dirt road. (GPS PBSNY3). Learn how your comment data is processed. Could this petroglyph actually represent the 1006 supernova also recorded by Chinese astronomers or possibly the 1066 passing of Halley’s Comet that was seen all over the world? I'm too lazy at the moment to find a link or to look up the information on this famous petroglyph: It coincides with some big astronomic event that happened at the time. eating insects, so you will probably see them darting and swooping Peñasco Blanco. From the kiosk follow the old dirt road northwest along the right (northeast) side of Chaco Wash, passing Kin Kletso at 0.3 miles. online. fork. Because of this gift, Chaco is designated as an International Dark Sky Park to preserve that experience of truly dark night sky: “The park’s natural nighttime darkness, commitment to reducing light pollution, and ongoing public outreach have led to its certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). After the minor detour to view the rock art panels the trail continues to the “Supernova” pictograph, thought to depict an exploding star in the Crab Nebula in AD 1054, and Peñasco Blanco, an unexcavated great house with a unique oval design and a scenic natural setting. They didn’t miss much and they surely didnt miss the Supernova of 1054. Northwest; Chaco Culture National Historic Park. Size . in the photo), toward Kin Kletso, Casa Chiquita, and Peñasco Scarlet and Military macaws squawked at Pueblo Bonito and the elites sipped at ceremonial chocolate. All Rights Reserved. for some of the park signs. The southeast room blocks, the oldest section of the ruins, date from AD 913 to 916. Cliff swallows Reach the ruins after walking a little over 4.0 miles. Chaco was an important and possibly rather powerful Mesoamerican urban center of which the palaces remain for us to visit today. The nest is lined with indicates the turnoff to the left. It goes Read this disclaimer. gets exciting when it rains. Return to the trailhead by reversing the route you took to get here, March 5, 2014 at 7:06 pm, Motte Thomas you came to a fork. (The supernova was a … After about 10-15 minutes, you will Reply Dena Hunt – I agree. The reason some researchers think that this petroglyph describes the supernova of 1054 is not only fascinating but actually quite convincing. © HikingWalking.com. There is nothing quite like nights in Chaco. March 5, 2014 at 7:46 pm, Dena Hunt shelter cave. Bring lots and lots of water. There is some tough grasses out there too, but not much. Primrose. Drive 0.4 miles to the end of the road and park in the lot designated for Pueblo del Arroyo and Kin Kletso. I love going there! The trail has been rerouted so that the way to Penasco Blanco goes directly by the Supernova Pictograph. We'll Make Your Handwriting … But the spread of stars over the unlit and remote canyon is something spectacular and rarely seen by most modern people. As you near the top of the top of the mesa views open to Penasco Blanco. The trail continues to the “Supernova” pictograph site and Peñasco Blanco, an unexcavated great The trail starts at the northwest end of the Pueblo Del Arroyo parking area. Penasco Blanco is so interesting. Some believe the pictograph depicts a supernova, or exploding star, in the Crab Nebula that was recorded by Chinese astronomers in AD 1054. Northwest New Mexico. Follow CR 7900 for 5.1 miles and then turn right onto County Road 7950, also signed for Chaco Canyon. At one point, a sign points out a petroglyph Here you will find some faint petroglyphs and the Supernova pictograph, consisting of an image of concentric circles, a crescent moon, sunburst and human hand painted in red against a yellow background. At 19.4 miles from US 550, you enter the park. With the apparent width of the moon being about half a degree, this pictograph comes basically as close as it possibly could to being a true scale rendition of the 1054 supernova seen in conjunction with the waning moon.”. By receiving this designation at the Gold-tier level, Chaco rates as one of the best places in the country to experience and enjoy natural darkness.”. March 5, 2014 at 7:53 pm. It just so happens that on that date when the moon and the Earth are back in that same position, the moon faces the Crab Nebula just as it does in the photo of the rock art up top. This supernova is classified as SN1054. These calculations also indicate that at dawn on 5 July 1054 in the American Southwest, the moon was within 3 degrees of the supernova, and its crescent oriented as on the pictograph (provided the pictograph is viewed looking up with one’s back to the cliff, as the authors of the pictograph most likely did). Be sure to take plenty of water. It is painted 10-12 feet above the ground, under a looming sandstone cliff. Supernova by FontPanda . Add your comments about the Peñasco Blanco and Supernova Pictograph Trail hike. Follow the trail as it makes a few detours to visit petroglyph sites along the cliff face. Starting from the Pueblo del Arroyo parking lot, head west (as shown Upon entering the park the road surface turns from dirt to pavement. The route is well signed. Peñasco Blanco and Supernova Pictograph Trail. Your email address will not be published. the Crab Nebula After crossing Chaco Wash, you finally enter the shade of the low cliffs of West Mesa. From Cuba, take US 550 (old NM 44) past Counselor and Lybrook. Tree ring dating places the reconstruction of the kiva at AD 516 and 557. Several researchers who doubt that the petroglyph in Chaco represents the Supernova of 1054 ask why, if they recorded that event didn’t they record other spectacular astronomical events. dirt road, county road 7950. March 5, 2014 at 7:52 pm. A cliff painting (the "Supernova Pictograph") nearby may record the sighting of a supernova … This trail is one of the more famous trails at Chaco Canyon. exploded thousands of years before that date but it was on July 4th of that year that the light from the blow out made it the 6,500 light years to our section of the universe. A sign —From Wikipedia The Peñasco Blanco Trail leads you on an eight-mile round-trip hike that rewards you with two big payoffs, one … Some of the sites are quite faded and hard to see. It is one of my favorite stops in Chaco. I say “kind of” because when the wind picks up that sand and dust won’t grip onto anything very well and it swirls into the air in some pretty impressive, if localized, sandstorms. around as you hike. The masonry style more closely resembles that of the Mesa Verde region, reflecting a sharing of ideas and customs with Chaco’s neighbors to the north. In the winter the hike is bitter cold. The turn is 3 miles southeast of Nageezi and is marked with a large brown sign for Chaco Canyon. Quite possibly – probably – the people at Chaco. The masonry is And I love going up top too. past a pictograph which may represent the 1054 Supernova that created getting close. that lead to the canyon wall. There are two other possible ancient paintings of the Supernova of 1054 in Arizona. This trail also goes to Peñasco Blanco, which is one of the At the intersection go straight ahead toward Pueblo del Arroyo / Kin Kletso. A cliff painting (the “Supernova Pictograph”) nearby may record the sighting of a supernova on July 5, 1054 AD. (GPS PBSN). The pueblo was built atop the canyon's southern rim to the northwest of the great houses in the main section of the canyon. To the left is a shortcut to nest near some of the petroglyphs. Computer models and simulations of the moon’s orbit in early July 1054: “….have shown that the moon was waning, just entering first quarter. Allow at least 4 hours to take in the petroglyphs along the way, and to visit Penasco Blanco at the end. Reach the Petroglyph trail at 1.7 miles. Save 40% on Patagonia, The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot & More + Free Shipping over $75! (GPS CCPB). Made at FontPanda.com. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Visitors reach it by following a sandy trail 3 miles (one way) off the loop road. It is best to check at the Visitor Center prior to starting this hike. Copyright The trail now head south/southeast along the base of the West Mesa. The "Supernova" Pictograph This glyph, one of the most famous in North America, is located at the north end of New Mexico's Chaco Canyon. For details about the copyright, see the full The road skirts a shallow wash and arrives at the Casa Chiquita site at 1.1 miles. (The Supernova pictograph is directly above the petroglyphs protected by a shallow overhang.) Travel on CR 7950 for 15.9 miles to the park boundary. outlying ruins in the park. The ruin, constructed between AD1120 and 1130, is a compact rectangular unit. The panel has three symbols: a large star, a crescent moon, and a handprint. The corner coordinates are approximate. Download Donate to author . Be careful crossing Thinking of suing us? lead to petroglyphs. on the main loop at Chaco Culture National Historic Park. Along the bottom of the cliff are three concentric circles (or maybe it is the sun) painted in a now-faded yellow on red background. When wet the wash can be lined with slippery mud and full of quicksand. These calculations also indicate that at dawn on 5 July 1054 in the American Southwest, the moon was within 3 degrees of the supernova, and its crescent oriented as on the pictograph (provided the pictograph is viewed looking up with one’s back to the cliff, as the authors of the pictograph most likely did). March 5, 2014 at 5:31 pm, Jim O'Donnell At 3.0 miles the trail turns west and crosses Chaco Wash. You should not cross the wash during high water. About a foot in diameter, the circles have what might be red flames trailing off to the right but it is hard to see and even harder to photograph. Chaco Canyon. The layout lacks the D-shaped floor plan, enclosed plaza, great kiva and other features associated with Pueblo Bonito and the earlier Chacoan Great House. Along the wash you will see a profusion of tamarisk. Good overview road map for northwest NM.
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