📜 Ancient rock art site in the Chihuahuan Desert, Gila National Forest.
🔍 Features petroglyphs largely credited to the Mimbres, Mogollon people, with the primary 'Dragonfly' petroglyph estimated to be around 1,000 years old.

Why Go

🗿 See unique Mimbres art with loops and arcs in animal depictions, including the iconic 'Dragonfly' petroglyph.
🏞️ Explore the arid wilderness of Gila National Forest and enjoy breathtaking scenery on the Dragonfly Trail.
🚶 Easy access via a short trail hike from Highway 180.🛡️ Site is well-preserved and protected by local societies.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Desert conditions: cold mornings, extremely hot days.
⛰️ Trail is roughly a three-mile round trip, proceed with caution and bring plenty of water and protective clothing.

🅿️ Parking Ample parking and amenities at the trailhead, located 3 miles east of Silver City on US Highway 180.