Dam Trail

Petroglyph National Monument

easy

Length: 0.18 mi

Est. time: 6m

Gain: 6 ft

Loss: 6 ft

Max elev: 5,480 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Sandhike

Elevation profile

+6 ft gain · −6 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Petroglyph Information Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Escarpment Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

How the Early Railroads Changed New Mexico Natural vs. Man-Made resources: The Arrival of the Spanish Settlers The Power of Tools What It Takes to Survive: Then and Now

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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