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After reading about a large concentration of petroglyphs along the Snake River a few miles below Swan Falls dam, I decided to take a hike and check them out.
The temperature was about 45 degrees, but it was windy. Even so, there was a clear sky and no people on the trail. Looking across the river I could see numerous people camped along the bank and fishing.
The trail is mostly a double track probably from ATV use. Further along the trail it changes into a single track.
There is an area called Priest Ranch where you can see the old foundations of buildings and rusted equipment.
You pass what is left of a small orchard. I am unsure of what type of trees they were, but they were beginning to bud.
The first rock with a petroglyph will be right along the trail on the East side. The rest of the petroglyphs are located in the boulder field to the West.
Don't forget to check out the remnants of the stone building next to the river.
After reading about a large concentration of petroglyphs along the Snake River a few miles below Swan Falls dam, I decided to take a hike and check them out.
The temperature was about 45 degrees, but it was windy. Even so, there was a clear sky and no people on the trail. Looking across the river I could see numerous people camped along the bank and fishing.
The trail is mostly a double track probably from ATV use. Further along the trail it changes into a single track.
There is an area called Priest Ranch where you can see the old foundations of buildings and rusted equipment.
You pass what is left of a small orchard. I am unsure of what type of trees they were, but they were beginning to bud.
The first rock with a petroglyph will be right along the trail on the East side. The rest of the petroglyphs are located in the boulder field to the West.
Don't forget to check out the remnants of the stone building next to the river.
Tips:
Hike during cooler weather.
Bring plenty of water.
Bring binoculars to look for eagles, falcons and other birds of prey.
Please don't damage the petroglyphs.
Hike during cooler weather.
Bring plenty of water.
Bring binoculars to look for eagles, falcons and other birds of prey.
Please don't damage the petroglyphs.
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Snake River, petroglyphs, Wees Bar, Idaho, rock art, indian, rock, canyon, Swan Falls, rock art
Snake River, petroglyphs, Wees Bar, Idaho, rock art, indian, rock, canyon, Swan Falls, rock art
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