Black Canyon is filled with miles of lava rock, canyons, mountains, etc.  You can find petroglyphs scattered throughout this area, including some very unique and one-off designs.  The trails and washes in this area can be filled with very deep sand, so make sure you have the proper vehicle and recovery equipment with you.

This particular gallery is specific to Black Canyon proper.  The site not only includes many petroglyphs, but also is the location of one of the four known Tillman inscriptions (click here to learn more).  This particular inscription states: “July, 1874, A. Tillman, S.F.”  There is some other historic graffiti in this area.  While I generally hate seeing any kind of defacing and harming of these irreplaceable locations, these etchings are now a part of history.  But, please be respectful and follow Leave No Trace principles and do not add to the graffiti…leave it as-is.

Please click the images below – Please Note the video below the gallery: