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Petroglyph Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 1.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Ruidoso
  5. Fort Stanton
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“This is a short trail along the Rio Bonito to a stone covered with ancient petroglyphs. ”

Papa Murph
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

98%

Runnable

6,505' 1,983 m

High

6,410' 1,954 m

Low

139' 42 m

Up

130' 40 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features River/Creek

Description

This is an easy trail along the Rio Bonito to a large rock etched with ancient petroglyphs.

The hardest part of this trail is getting to the trailhead. The unpaved road leading from NM-220 to the trailhead is rocky and very steep. Four-wheel-drive is recommended.

The trail can be hot in the summer as shade is minimal.

Flora & Fauna

Cedar trees, mule deer, and the occasional elk can be found in this area.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Socorro Field Office

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in Fort Stanton

#44157

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#7

in Fort Stanton

#624

in New Mexico

#44,157

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Petroglyph Rock
Aug 13, 2017 near Capitan, NM
Cooling off in Bonito Creek.
Aug 13, 2017 near Capitan, NM

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