Petroglyph Point Trail

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Petroglyph Point is located outside the main area of Lava Beds National Monument to the northeast. After driving east along the road that runs across the northern border of the monument, turn north on County Rd 111. Drive about one mile on County Rd 111, then turn east on County Rd 126. Drive about another mile east and then north along County Rd 126 past the parking area for Petroglyph Point Rock Art Trail. A small parking area is located on the north side of the road where the road turns east. Signs help mark the route.

Petroglyph Point was once an island in the middle of Tule Lake. Along its base are examples of Modoc rock art. Petroglyph Point Rock Art Trail provides views of the rock art. The summit trail ascends to the top of Petroglyph Point and provides views of Medicine Lake Volcano and the surrounding basin.

A social trail has developed that leads from the west side of Petroglyph Point to the summit. However, the park service discourages people from taking this trail as it has created severe erosion and passes too close to nesting birds so please be respectful and stay on the designated trails.

Prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, and owls.