V-Bar-V Heritage Site

The heritage site contains 1,032 petroglyphs spread across 13 panels, showcasing intricate designs carved into smooth cliff walls of Coconino National Forest.

The Southern Sinagua people inhabited this area between 1150 and 1400 AD, creating petroglyphs that document their presence in the Verde Valley region.

The site displays numerous geometric patterns, human figures, and animal representations including snakes, turtles, coyotes, deer, and antelope in the Beaver Creek style.

Visitors can explore the petroglyphs through a wheelchair-accessible half-mile trail from the parking lot, with interpretive tours provided by Verde Valley Archaeological Society.

Multiple petroglyphs function as a solar calendar, with shadows from nearby rocks aligning precisely with carved shapes during solstices and equinoxes.

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55424

Operator: United States Forest Service

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55424

GPS coordinates: 34.66109,-111.71859

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:24