Off-Road Adventure to Glitter Mountain and Indian Petroglyph's
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Get off road and see some of the little known archeology and geological sites near St. George. The archeology site that we visit is said to contain petroglyphs from several cultures that span some 8,000 years. Glitter Mountain is special. Here you can find your own unique opaque stone and keep it as a souvenir.3 hours
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- Maximum 7 travellers in this tour.
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Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site
Take highway 7 east from I15. Go to river road and take the gravel road heading south. You will see a petroglyph sign within a quarter mile or so, St. George, United StatesWe will meet at the location off River Rd. and Southern Pkwy. Begin your experience by buckling into our off road side x side which has been built specifically for off-road tours. Your tour guide will take up to 7 travelers on a journey down an old dirt trail that has been used by Indian cultures and early settlers for thousands of years.
Our first stop will be at the Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site. Here, you will witness first hand expressions of tradition and lore carved into stone. Religious tradition, hunting maps and stories of life are carved into these boulders that span some 8,000 years and several cultures. This is a short walk into this well preserved archeological preserve that gives you a taste of the past. Here you can try to figure out the meaning of some of these simple and sometimes detailed markings. This is a good place to photograph ancient art.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Glitter Mountain
Sunshine Trail Road, Littlefield, United States, 86432After leaving the Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site, we will travel deeper into the back country. Over the years, there have been many travelers here. Even today, much of this land is used to graze livestock. You will see evidence of mining in the nearby hills. This land is rich in minerals including gold, silver, platinum and more commonly, gypsum.
Gypsum is mined in parts of Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California. At Glitter Mountain, an open gypsum mine is available to the public. Pieces of gypsum scattered across the mounds of dirt "glitters" in the sunlight, hence "Glitter Mountain". Here you can find your own special piece of glitter and keep it as a souvenir.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Coming from St. George on I-15 turn south on Southern Parkway (Hwy 7), drive for about 2 miles and turn right on River Rd. Travel about 1/4 mile on River Rd. and turn left into dirt parking area which has a sign that says "Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site".View Location
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Coming from St. George on I-15 turn south on Southern Parkway (Hwy 7), drive for about 2 miles and turn right on River Rd. Travel about 1/4 mile on River Rd. and turn left into dirt parking area which has a sign that says "Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site".View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are (2) seats available for children 5-10 years old and (5) adult seats.
- Bathroom facilities are available at the 1/2 way point.
- The dirt roads are fairly smooth with little jolting. If you are in late term pregnancy or serious health conditions that can be easily aggravated by dust and/or bumpy roads, you are asked to travel at your own risk.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Phoenix time to receive 100% refund.
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