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El Morro National MonumentImage of P. Gilmer Breckenridge inscription from 1857
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El Morro National Monument
Accessibility
Image of the paved path leading to the pool on the Inscription Trail at El Morro.
The visitor center, picnic area, and campground are all wheelchair accessible. The Inscription Trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The Headland Trail is not. A park ranger or volunteer will assist you with finding the best route when you arrive at El Morro.
Image of White-throated Swift  

Did You Know?
El Morro National Monument's avian claim to fame is the White-throated Swift, which was described to science for the very first time here in 1851, by Dr. S. W. Woodhouse of the Sitgreaves Expedition.

Last Updated: July 02, 2008 at 14:33 EST