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Leader: Steve Phillips Site Description: The petroglyphs in Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix were featured in ARARA’s first occasional paper, written by Don Weaver in 1985. A short 1.5 mile hike up the canyon leads to a set of springs and series of bedrock tanks around which several hundred Hohokam petroglyphs adorn 54 discrete panels. The petroglyphs are accompanied by several bedrock mortars, Images of bighorn sheep and other quadrupeds proliferate, while other motifs are also present, including an iconic pipette design. The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument consists of the remains of multiple structures surrounded by a compound wall constructed in the early 14th century by the Ancestral O’Odham. "Casa Grande," the largest structure on the site, is what remains of a four-story adobe structure used for astronomical observations, among other things. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. References: Weaver 1985 Difficulty: Hieroglyphic canyon requires 3 miles of walking over a maintained Forest Service trail with 580 ft elevation gain. The trail can be quite rocky in places and there is shade. Bring plenty of water. Vehicle Requirement: any Driving Time/Distance (One Way): 2 hrs, 100 miles Max. Number of Participants: 15 Fee: no
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