Along the Pahranagat Trail
To safeguard against vandalism, the names of the featured rock art (petroglyph & pictograph) sites have been changed and the locations omitted.
This page was last updated: January 30, 2007
While exploring remote areas of southern Nevada, we have noticed many petroglyph sites along what we call the "PAHRANAGAT TRAIL." The sites span no less than the distance from the upper White River Narrows to the southern terminus of the Pahranagat Wash, and perhaps a much greater area.
The regional ancients, referred to as the Pahranagats (one of the Southern Paiute groups), traveled back and forth to socialize and trade--communicating along the way--with what we now call rock art, petroglyphs, pictographs and graffiti.
There are many theories about the origins and meanings of these ancient markings. Seemingly, many are "special" or "ritual" events of daily life such as: hunting and food gathering, births, deaths, coming of age rites and communication with the spirit world. There are also indications of petroglyphs marking territorial boundaries and travel routes.
Although many of these secrets of the past will continue to puzzle archeologists, rock art will forever intrigue us with its mystique.
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Some of the PAHRANAGAT TRAIL sites are small with only one panel of art; some of the sites are vast.
They are not listed in any particular order, and the names are changed to protect them from vandalism.
The Pahranagat Trail Sites
7 MILE JOURNEY
