Preservation & Sharing
Beargulch Pictographs is a remarkably well preserved site full of native paintings (pictographs) and etchings (petroglyphs). It has been lauded as one of the best-preserved sites in the country. This site has been extensively documented through tracings, photography, archeological digs and carbon dating. Our desire is to share the site for generations to come for enjoyment and education.
History
This land (and the pictograph site) have been in our family for 3 generations. It was purchased from the original homesteaders in the early 1900s. Its history goes far beyond that though and we are still learning about it today.
Cost | Overnight Parking | Tour Tips
Cost
- Kids under 12 are FREE!
- Students 12-17 $10 (Discount for booking online!)
- Adults $20 (Discount for booking online!)
Please note: Bookings have a 48-hour cancellation requirement. Any cancellation less than 48 hours before tour will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
Overnight Parking
- Two nights free for Harvest Host members (One night free if you do not take the tour)
- $10/night (If you take a tour) for non-Harvest Host members
- $25/night (without tour)
- FULLY SELF-CONTAINED camping setups only. Overnight parking is dry with no facilities or amenities.
Tour Tips
- Wear good shoes! This is a hike down into a canyon and back up (approximately .5 miles each way). We recommend close-toed hiking sandals or shoes. Flip-flops are NOT recommended.
- Bring a water bottle or Camel Back-style water bladder. The only water on the tour is the creek (sometimes IT even dries up), and we certainly wouldn't recommend drinking it!
- Bring snacks. Our tours routinely last up to 4 hours, depending on the group size and questions asked. If you didn't eat a late breakfast, it can make for a stomach-growling wait to eat.
- Dress for the weather. Temperatures in the canyon tend to be much warmer than on the top. Layers and light clothing help make the tour more enjoyable. Don't leave that sweater or light jacket though… the temps can fluctuate greatly certain times of the year.
- Bring a day-pack. Since you are going to have water, snacks and a jacket/clothing to shed, bring a small day-pack to put it all in. That will leave your hands free and help prevent losing anything.
- Be ready for an adventure! When you consider the remote location of our tours, we try to accommodate them rain or shine. Be ready to embrace Mother Nature's whims and we'll still make it fun!
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Maintaining and improving our trails and visitor's center takes time and funding. Every dollar you donate goes directly to these projects. Thank you for ALL your support!