The Southern Locus area of the Mt. Irish Archaeological District can be reached via a short hike, with collections of rock art panels dotting the surroundings.
Less of a hike than just a walk up a rough dirt road that forks from the main access road, the trail follows a double track that parallels Logan Creek. The creek stays dry during most of the year but can flow following weather conditions. At two third of a mile, the double track reaches a small narrows comprised to rock stacks rising up from either side. This is the area where rock art can be found.
Most panels are located at the top of the rock formations and are not visible from a distance. As there is nothing signed in the area, finding the examples of rock art will take some climbing and exploring.
Owing to the route being an exposed walk along double track and the examples of rock art being harder to spot, this hike is less interesting than the nearby Mt Irish Petroglyph Western Locus Trail, though for those looking to really get off the path, this hike presents an interesting destination.
The trailhead is located at a signed fork in the dirt road. Hikers can park along the shoulder here and begin the walk down the smaller double track. There are no amenities of any kind in the area, though vault toilets and picnic benches are located slightly further up the main road. High clearance is strongly suggested to reach this trail, as it requires driving nearly 9 miles on a rough gravel road. Hikers should come prepared for exposure and with all water and navigation.
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