One of the more visited and more extensive petroglyph sites in Gold Butte, this area is often referred to as the Luke Whitney Petroglyph Site The site, a sandstone outcropping in a sea of limestone and metamorphic rocks, is a maze of small canyons are areas that contain an immense amount of rock art This is the site of the famous Falling Man petroglyph, as well as many other fantastic panels It is a relatively small area and makes for an excellent short hike and family friendly outing Be sure to bring a camera and ...

The small ranching community of Ash Springs sits along US-93 in southern Nevada The area is very sparsely populated, and typical of rural Nevada Wide open space, distant mountains, and few people Though Ash Springs is likely best known for its natural hot springs, the Ash Springs rock art site, sitting just off US-93, is a stop all rock art lovers should make if in the area The site sits on a hill, overlooking the valley below The BLM has created a short trail meandering through the boulders to visit the many panel...

I have visited quite a few dinosaur track sites on the Colorado Plateau over the years This one, near the Hole-In-The-Rock Road, is extensive; there are hundreds of tracks preserved at the site The tracks are faint, however If you don't have some background in spotting tracks, you are likely to find them difficult to differentiate from simply weathered spots in the rock I found a few that seemed relatively distinct, but still much less obvious than other sites I have visited Overall, an interesting stop, but a litt...

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Boy Scout canyon, often visited by boaters from the Colorado River, makes a great beginner canyoneering route from the top There are a variety of obstacles to surmount, but it never feels particularly spicy or overwhelming, just fun Since the route returns the same way, it is a good opportunity to practice both down climbing and up climbing The canyon boasts about a half dozen short rappels, and/or downclimbs that will pose little challenge to experienced canyoneers The reward An amazing canyon with hot springs and...

Near Crystal Springs, Nevada sits Crystal Wash, the site of a fairly extensive rock art site The main area on the east side of Crystal Wash is thought to have been a winter habitation site for the Pahranagats, similar to the nearby Ash Springs Rock Art Site The west side has rock art as well, but does not appear to have been inhabited like the east side Crystal Wash is composed of large granite outcroppings and boulders Rock art is scattered throughout the outcroppin...

Home of the Perfect Kiva Ruin and Jailhouse Ruins, Bullet Canyon is one of the must visit side canyons of Grand Gulch This is an astounding area dotted with ruins and high canyon walls Bullet can be visited as a down and back day hike, but is long 14 miles round trip to the Grand Gulch junction and back, and is better done as a loop up Sheiks Canyon Just visiting Perfect Kiva and Jailhouse is about 10 miles round trip, while the loop returning via Sheiks is only a few...

Mill D South Fork is also commonly known as Cardiff Fork, and home to the frequently visited Donut Falls Though the canyon is a mix of private and forest service land, with the upper section almost entirely private, the lower section is a lovely place for a hike The hike ambles up the Mill D South mining road Navigation is easy, views excellent, and a fair bit less traffic than some of the other nearby trails It is a charming place The downside to Cardiff Fork is that just when the trees begin to open to high alpin...

Another one of the gems of Grand Gulch, Sheiks is often visited as a loop hike with Bullet Canyon The loop is long, however, and those wishing for a shorter day hike may consider just visiting Sheiks as an out and back hike that makes for a reasonable 8 or so mile day Those looking for an even shorter outing may just want to visit Yellow House Ruin Yellow House Ruin is more or less a roadside attraction and takes 30-60 minutes roundtrip Near the junction of Sheiks and...

NOTE: Both Danger and Jukebox Caves are gated and locked You can visit the outside of them, and look in through the gate, but can't go inside without being on a tour The site is owned and managed by Utah State Parks as a monument, and tours are by arrangement with a third-party I can't speak highly enough for the guided tour! It was incredibly informative and by far the best way to visit and learn about the caves As of 2024, you can find information on future caves tours here: https://metcalfarchaeologycom/danger-c...