Special Place w Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs (also called rock engravings) are pictogram and logogram images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving, and abrading. Somehow the Wiki definition does not match the awe and inspiration you get when you see one of them in person.

 

This is a close up of one of the most incredible petroglyphs in the Eastern Sierras. It is incredibly fascinating to try to guess what these symbols are saying. This site was definitely on my bucket list. It is fitting that there is the culture around this site that in order to truly appreciate it you should find it yourself. I did a ton of research and my friends gave me hints but not the location. It built the anticipation to a peak s that when I first saw it my heart was pounding.

 

First expedition was not even close. A kind rock climber politely told me "Most people don't access that site from this direction". Translation; I was on the wrong freakin trail. I asked if she knew where it was and she just smiled at me. She then gave me the hint that turned out to be the most important tip I got. So I owe her a great debt of thanks.

 

Second expedition I found it. I had spent what seemed an eternity hoping rocks, scrambling down mini canyons but still no luck. Was getting frustrated that I was going to come up empty again. Then by chance, I looked to my left and there through a gap between two large rocks I saw the signature outcrop on the edge of the petroglyph that I seen so many times in pictures. For close to five minutes I just stood there looking, smiling with my heart pounding.

 

I now want to go back for a sunrise just after a heavy snow!

 

Comments and Favs greatly appreciated!

 

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