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Leader: Stanley Ponczek and Gail Ryser Site Description: Special permission has been obtained to visit an Ancestral O’Odham petroglyph site in Saguaro National Park that is normally closed to visitation. The site occupies the crest of a low, rocky inclined ridge leading to a small promontory with a gathering place on top. Glyphs of anthropomorphs, some flower-like images, and dragonflies are among the many motifs. The second site is an earlier ceremonial gathering place. The petroglyphs are primarily anthropomorphs pecked into the large boulder exposures on a low hill. An impressive “bell rock,” which we will ring with a wooden mallet, is central among the boulders. If time permits, participants will also visit the foundations and cemetery of the ghost town of Pantano. Bring a packed lunch and water. A hiking stick would be useful for the trek up these rocky hills. Difficulty: Site 1: 1.5-mile loop over trail-less rocky desert terrain with 250 ft. elevation gain. Site 2: 0.5-mile loop with 20 ft. elevation gain. Vehicle Requirement: Any, parking limited so carpools needed Driving Time/Distance (One Way): 1.25 hrs, 40 miles Max. Number of Participants: 13 Fee: No
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