Falling Man

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Located within the remote Gold Butte National Monument, the Falling Man petroglyph site is where you can view over 100 different examples of ancient rock art. The area gets its name from the most unique glyph in the area, an image of a person that appears to be falling. Most of the artwork in the ar...Read More
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Highlights of Falling Man

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2763 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Falling Man
Nearest Town
Mesquite
Nearest Services
Mesquite
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Elko District

Overview

Located within the remote Gold Butte National Monument, the Falling Man petroglyph site is where you can view over 100 different examples of ancient rock art. The area gets its name from the most unique glyph in the area, an image of a person that appears to be falling. Most of the artwork in the area is of the native wildlife and other geometric shapes, so the image of a falling man is very unique. The trail to reach the site is relatively easy, but it does require high clearance and durable offroad tires. There is a fenced-off parking area marking the hiking trail leading to the many white & red sandstone cliffs. As you easily walk through the many stone outcroppings, you have to keep an eye out for all the hidden artwork in the area.

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17 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
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