Black Butte Petroglyph Trail
The highest concentration of petroglyph sites in Gold Butte National Monument, featuring ancient rock art and an early 20th-century dam.

πŸ“œ Explore ancient petroglyphs and an early 20th-century dam within Gold Butte National Monument.
πŸ” Discover a high concentration of rock art sites in Nevada.

Why Go

πŸ—Ώ Witness ancient Native American rock art
🚢 Hike a well-defined trail to various petroglyph panels
🏞️ Experience the unique desert landscape and sandstone formations
πŸ’¦ See tinajas (rock basins) that collect water and support wildlife

Why Avoid

⚠️ Rocky terrain requires caution, especially with pets and children
πŸ—ΊοΈ Detailed trail instructions to individual petroglyphs are impractical due to splaying paths

Tips

πŸ“Έ Take only pictures; do not touch or trace petroglyphs
🚫 Road to trailhead is closed to motor vehicles to protect endangered bearpoppy
πŸ“ GPS coordinates for key sites are provided as a guide

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Parking available at Falling Man trailhead.

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