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Grapevine Canyon

Lake Mead, Laughlin, NV
702 293 8906
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Laughlin
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Canyons
Activities: Hiking, Camping
Owner description: Visitors come to this canyon in the Nevada desert to view its Indian petroglyphs, some of the first known to man. Truly an amazing site, many of the...... more » Owner description: Visitors come to this canyon in the Nevada desert to view its Indian petroglyphs, some of the first known to man. Truly an amazing site, many of the etchings go 40 to 50 feet below the sand level and are hundreds of years old. A few of the more common ones have been translated but the rest remain a mystery. « less
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Golden Valley
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great Indians Writings!! Nice short walk. Best done in cooler temps. Maybe Spring late Fall and Winter. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It may be getting a little hot to go to this area now near Laughlin, AZ, as it gets VERY hot there. We 4 wheel drove in the area in a truck. Got out and walked and hiked around, in and over rocks, etc. It was really neat. Very interesting. The petroglyphs are amazing. Bring your camera, water and a... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The hike was 1/3 mile in. The drawings were out of this world. This is a must for kids to experience. Well worth the trip. More

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London. Ont.
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This was the one place where we saw the best petroglyphs! Be sure to take water, wear a hat and a snack or picnic. You can explore so much in the area but please remember to respect the environment and take out what you take in. Enjoy and explore, don't destroy this beautiful wilderness area. More

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Chino Valley, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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The petroglyphs are worth the short .25 mile walk. You can walk right up to them and see them. The directions are wrong on many sites. Here is the correct ones. Head west on Highway 163 from Laughlin. Keep an eye out for Christmas Tree Pass Road and make a right. Drive straight about 1.5 miles on this dirt road,... More

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Seattle, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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This was a nice hike and the petroglyphs were amazing! More

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adirondacks, ny
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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I spent a week on vacation in Laughlin, and liked Grapevine Canyon so much I visited it 3 times. As an avid outdoors person I spent hours scrambling through the canyon, as there are numerous routes to explore. Many petroglyphs are an easy walk from the car (suitable for anyone), though many more are tucked up higher in the canyon... More

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laramie
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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A real jewel in the Mojave desert. Follow the wash less than 1/4 mile to find this well-preserved yet unrestricted area. With little effort, you can get quite close to these petroglyphs (of course, use care not to disturb them). Alonfside the trail, there are some cacti variations that I had never seen before, such as the pencil cactus. If... More

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Prescott
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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Suggest wearing long pants and gloves as there is some bushwacking and rock crawling involved if you want to keep going around "that next bend" More

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San Diego, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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It was incredible to see the drawings, the ravine and animal life in the desert. I would recommend a trip to Grapevine Canyon. About 7 miles out of Laughlin. Be prepared for the unpaved road, bumpy and sandy, but worth it! More

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