Summary: A short hike to the largest example of petroglyphs in the area
Challenge Level: Easy
Hiking Distance: About 1 mile round trip
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), drive south on SR 179 for 14 3/4 miles to the intersection of I-17. Drive under I-17 and continue for another 2 3/4 miles. Turn right in to the parking area located at GPS coordinates: 34° 39.986' N; 111° 42.942' W.
Description: Located south of I-17 off of Forest Road 618, the V-Bar-V petroglyph site is a unique experience. It is an easy 1/2 mile hike from the ranger station to the rock art site (but gets very muddy in wet weather). The views of prehistoric rock art are excellent. Note that the site is open Friday - Monday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Photos:
Guest Photos:
Here are photos by Stephanie Vaughn
For those of you who have a GPS unit, I have the GPS data available for the hike.
Great Sedona Hikes
Last Updated September 10, 2009
Web Page by Bill Bohan (billbo@greatsedonahikes.com)