Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Hwy 50 Loneliest Road stop with petroglyphs in a natural basalt amphitheater. BLM interpretive signage explains multiple cultural periods. Geodes collectible nearby.
Facts
| Region | Lander County, NV |
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| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.4435, -116.7465 |
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| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
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| Location | Hwy 50 |
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| Age | 1,000-3,000 years |
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| Trail | 0.75 mile loop |
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| Fee | Free (BLM) |
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| Access | Hwy 50 (Loneliest Road), 24 mi E of Austin; 1 mi maintained dirt road to site |
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| Land status | BLM (Mount Lewis Field Office) |
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| Best season | Year-round (summer hot) |
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