Public Rock Art Sites
Please Note:
Due to flooding in January 2005, the road through Rainbow Canyon is currently closed to public use (except locals) from just below Caliente going south to Elgin. It is expected to be reopened in the fall of 2008.
Stop #3:
Tunnel No. 5 (.6 miles from Stop 2): Just past the railroad bridge, look for a place to park near the railroad tracks. Walk towards Tunnel No. 5. Look west and uphill before the tunnel at the darkly stained rocks (desert varnish) strewn along the hillside you will find petroglyphs. There are also petroglyphs on the east side of the river near the cottonwood trees. There is one large boulder with glyphs on the top. See map for Stop #3
Left Photo: Approaching Stop #3 heading north. Right Photo: This road is just after the bridge and to your left (west)
Left Photo: Facing the tunnel, the petroglyphs are on the west side of the tracks (to your left) and slightly behind you.
The "tunnel" petroglyphs are near the tracks
The other petroglyphs are located on the east side of Rainbow Canyon Road. Both Photos: I am standing a short distance from "the tunnel" looking across Rainbow Canyon Road towards the cottonwoods and the other petroglyph site.
All mileages and coordinates given on this web sites are approximate. Use common sense and caution when following any directions.
| Description | Lat/Lon NAD 83/84 | UTM NAD 27 |
| Stop #3 |
37d 23.667' 114d 33.459' |
11S 716279E 4141232N |
| Tunnel #5 | 37d 23.678' 114d 33.511' | 11S 716201E 4141250N |
| Map for Stop #3 | Return to Driving to Rainbow Canyon |
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