Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

March 14, 2010-- 28 miles south of Carrizozo, New Mexico on U.S. Highway 54 lies one of the most prolific collections of petroglyphs in the United States.

According to the Buruea of Land Management, "More than 21,000 glyphs of birds, humans, animals, fish, insects and plants, as well as numerous geometric and abstract designs are scattered over 50 acres of New Mexico's northern Chihuahuan Desert. The petroglyphs at Three Rivers, dating back to between about 900 and 1400 AD, were created by Jornada Mogollon people who used stone tools to remove the dark patina on the exterior of the rock."

An easy half-mile trail beginning at a small visitor shelter gives visitors access to many of the most interesting petroglyphs which include; faces, animals and geometric shapes and symbols. 

Three Rivers is an incredible experience where your imagination runs wild as you try to find meaning and enjoy the vistas of Lincoln National Forest in the distance.

A rugged half-mile trail begins at the visitor shelter and links many of the most interesting petroglyphs.