Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
Parking is on a shoulder near its own petroglyph area. The trail begins across the dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
Trail markers can be traced in the direction of the Western Locus area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
The path is a relatively easy single track - the hardest part might be keeping an eye on the use path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
The route gradually climbs into the Mt Irish Wilderness.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
At just a half mile in, several rock formations all contain their own examples of the numerous petroglyphs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
Animals, body figures, abstract shapes and line drawings can all be found throughout the Western Locus.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
One of the more interesting petroglyphs in the Mt. Irish area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
Wide angle view of the sunrise near the rock formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
Mt Irish Archaeological District - Western Locus
Shaun Hunter
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05/29/2024
Small metal markers will direct hikers and visitors to the clusters of petroglyphs, though additional areas can be found be exploring.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/29/2024
A petroglyph area is located immediately beside the trailhead, and is also worth exploring.