Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site
The Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site contains some outstanding petroglyphs, representing 6,000 years of human habitation and use. The site has over 500 individual rock-art designs and elements on the cliffs and boulders surrounding the base of a 500-foot mesa. The different designs are associated with the cultures of the Great Basin and Lower Colorado River, only a few of the many cultures that have passed this way. Some of the representations of turtles, lizards and bear paws may be symbols with social or religious meanings that are now lost to us.
The state has leased land for a gravel pit within the main access road to Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site. See directions at left for more information. Be warned the routes don't hold up as well in rains and is completely impassible during heavy rain.
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Take the Southern Parkway to River Road Exit. Take River Road south into Arizona for 0.3 miles. Turn left and follow the un-improved routes for 4.5 miles.
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Take the Southern Parkway (Highway 9) to Warner Valley Exit 10. Take two rights onto the frontage road and drive south for 4.2 miles. Turn right following the road 0.1 miles around the ranch. At the stateline, turn right onto BLM 1124 and follow 2.3 miles to the site.
High-clearance vehicles are a must. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Avoid these routes when wet or rain is expected.