Visit the traditional home of the ancient Hohokam and Patayan peoples who left traces of petroglyphs (rock art) in the Hedgpeth Hills. View more than 1500 of these on a quarter-mile trail. Different interpretations of the designs can be studied at the indoor exhibits. Remember to carry a cap, sunblock, binoculars and plenty of water during your visit. It would be advisable to carry along a notepad to jot down points. Children get an opportunity to create their own petroglyphs out of clay.
Website: deervalley.asu.edu
Phone: (623) 582-8007
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Deer Valley Rd and W Cat Balue Dr
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- Wed 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
3711 W Deer Valley Dr. Glendale, AZ 85308 ·1857.54 mi
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- Family friendly
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It was interesting but many of the petroglyphs were high in the rocks. It made seeing them difficult. I guess the best part for us was the building. There we could get some information about the peoples that drew them. In my opinion, a better place to see petroglyphs more closely would be at White Tank Regional Park.
MoreLovely employees. Very helpful and knowledgeable. The preserve was easy to maneuver, even for handicapped carts. Love seeing Petroglyphs when I travel.
MoreVery well laid out exhibit and a short hike/trail to the petroglyphs. Be sure to look thru the pipe viewpoints at the end of the trail (where most of the petroglyphs are). Found it both educational and a nice walk. Handicapped accessible and an easy walk for those who walk slowly.
MoreHonestly, I’m glad they are preserving these but really this is a 800 yard hike. You can see petroglyphs all over places in the southwest. They even had some at the Frank Lloyd Wright house. Plus, the price for 4 of us was $32.00Underwhelming, but we’ll done and a good cause, I guess
MoreDisplays in the center were excellent. The receptionist was welcoming and friendly. Even the security guard, Scott was friendly and chatty on the the trail. The viewing tubes placed along the trail to help visitors “zero in”on the higher petroglyphs were a genius tool to use. Property was well maintained with informative signs along the short trail and easy to walk.
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