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Grimes Point Petroglyph Trail

Bureau of Land Management Backcountry Trail

Length
0.6 miles
Elevation Gain
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Route Type
out & back

Grimes Point is one of the largest and most accessible petroglyph (rock art) sites in the United States

Trail. Photo by Pam Riches.

Petroglyph. Photo by Pam Riches.

Parking Area. Photo by Pam Riches.

Photo by Pam Riches.

Sign at highway. Photo by Pam Riches.

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Location: Southeast of Fallon on U.S. Highway 50

States: Nevada
Counties: Churchill

Grimes Point is one of the largest and most accessible petroglyph (rock art) sites in the United States. There are hundreds of boulders in this locality with petroglyphs inscribed in them. Designs include circles, wavy lines, human figures, snakes, and other animal figures. The rock art is believed to be about 6,000 years old. Visitors can view examples of petroglyphs along a short, self-guided interpretive trail. The site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Bureau of Land Management
5665 Morgan Mill Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6000

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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Elevation (low): 3926
Elevation (high): 4003
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Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Rock, crushed
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Certified as an NRT
Jun 12, 1978

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