Dragonfly Loop Trail - #720

Area Status: Open

Dragonfly Trail is most known for the petroglyphs located approximately 2 miles from the trailhead. Here visitors can see petroglyphs, enjoy the many live dragonflies during the right months and take in the breathtaking scenery. The Dragonfly Trailhead is located roughly 3 miles east of Silver City on the north side of US Highway 180. The trail is open to pedestrians/hikers, cyclists and is equestrian friendly.

While enjoying the petroglyphs make sure to:

Take pictures
Document where you see petroglyphs in a written form, i.e., a journal
Leave only footprints; take only memories
Respect ancient cultural artifacts
Never deface rock art or attempt to remove the rock art
Never build fires near the rock art
Avoid climbing or leaning on the rock art
Never chalk, trace or apply anything to the rock art panels
Do not touch the petroglyphs as the oils from your hands can damage or change the pigments of the rock art

View a map of the Dragonfly Trail and other trails in the Fort Bayard system

Title:	Dragonfly Glyph
Caption:	Horizontal Dragonfly Image
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Title:	Dragonfly Glyph II
Caption:	Petroglyph of Dragonfly w/Circular Tail
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Title:	Multiple Petroglyphs
Caption:	Multiple Petroglyphs
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Title:	Horned Animal Petroglyph
Caption:	Petroglyph of horned animal
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Title:	Circular Glyphs
Caption:	Circular Glyphs
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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Day-use area only.
Area Amenities:	Parking: There are two parking lots at the trailhead for the Dragonfly Loop Trail, one which accommodates cars and the other accommodates RVs and vehicles with horse trailers. Toilets: Located at the Dragonfly Trailhead Accessible
Usage:	Heavy
Closest Towns:	Silver City, NM
Restroom:	Yes

General Information

Parking:

There are two parking lots at the trailhead for the Dragonfly Loop Trail, one which accommodates cars and the other accommodates RVs and vehicles with horse trailers.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Day Hiking

The Ft. Bayard Trail System has many miles of trails with the main attraction being a three mile loop (Dragonfly Loop) which takes visitors to the petroglyphs.