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Summary: Bushwack your way from the start-point to the area of the Petroglyphs at 31.98604 -111.46963. From there, explore the rock formations for petroglyphs. Some are in remarkable condition. Take care to preserve the area for others. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints... and none of them on the petroglyphs PLEASE... watch your step! Hike time is 1.5 hours, but expect to spend much more time exploring. Trailhead: From Tucson follow Ajo Way west to Three Points. (Jct 286 and 86). Continue west on 86 8.9 miles to S. Coleman Road and turn south. Follow S. Coleman Road south for ~2.5 miles to Shirley Ln. Turn west on Shirley Ln. Follow Shirley Ln for less than a mile to an un-named dirt road going south. Follow that road as far as you can, or to the start point. Hike from there. (We drove to the start point in a 15 passenger 2WD ford van (mini-bus), no 4WD needed unless you get lost.) (Lat:31.99816 Lon:-111.46654) Trail Guides for Coyote Mountain Petroglyphs: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: No ranger contact. For emergencies contact Pima County Sheriff Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted 55 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Matt on 5/22/2008 I came within 1.3 miles of the site on a dirt road, but I ran out of time, but I am going back to find it. Bring a GPS receiver and you will have no problem finding it. There are 2 sets of coordinates to find this though from 2 different postings. I am going to head back and use both coordinates and see whice one is correct. BE CAREFUL. If you have a gun take it! Hatchhook Ranch Rd, is about 1/2 mile before the border patrol checkpoint if that us any indicator. 
Reviewed by ak on 5/16/2008 Well since no one has posted in over a year we figured that we wouldnt get much. As in a previous note Coleman Rd is closed. Thanks to BP we took another road called Hatchhook Ranch Rd. This lead us down a long dirt road to nowhere. All other dirt roads were w/out signs. This was a wasted 2.5hrs of driving. Wouldn't do it agian. 
Reviewed by Mike on 10/29/2006 Things have changed a lot since this hike was posted. HOWEVER - if you use the GPS coordinates you will find the petroglyphs. The area is littered with trash from the "whatever you want to call them" passing through. Still - the petroglyphs are there for you to discover. The petroglyphs are worth seeing, you just have to ignore the sad state of the desert caused by the flow of illegal humanity.
Reviewed by TS on 10/28/2006 As of 10/27/06 Coleman Rd was barricaded with fences and mounds of dirt. At the gas station they said there was another way in there from a road about 3 miles to the east (the road had a name, but I forget it and although it shows the road, it doesn't show the name on the online maps). We went there, but it was already late in the day, so we didn't try to get to the trail. We didn't hike it so I shouldn't rate it, but I wanted to inform people about the situation.
Reviewed by Russell on 5/8/2006 Parked at end of South Coleman road & hiked in from there. With topo map and listed coordinates, all should be able to find them. Wonderful collection of pertoglyphs, but heavy UDA traffic region, and caution is recommended when approaching strangers in the remote desert. We scared off 2 suspected human smugglers while leaving. Need heavy equipment to remove the mountains of UDA trash left behind. 
Reviewed by Jason on 1/1/2006 Spent several hours out there and could not find the glyphs. Interesting desert to hike throught hough with all of the garbage left behind by the incoming illegals. If soeone has better coords for the glyphs, please post them. I would love to go and find them.
Reviewed by James on 4/18/2005 The roads are not well marked, but I got to the start point in an old Chevy Chevette, about as non-4WD as it can get. The trail is narrow, but clear. The Indian paintings were fantastic. I would have rated it a 4, but for the trash from all the illegal immigrants. Still, we will be going back to explore it more. Thanks.
Reviewed by Josh on 3/12/2005 Shirley lane seems to be closed now, with a sign that says "no trespassing." We took the road immediately north of there, and followed it out to the end. Pretty rugged, 4WD suggested. On the way back we noticed a road heading south off of this one that may get you to the original trailhead. We hiked over a saddle, then around the hill to get to the petroglyphs. There is sort of a trail there now, but the discarded water bottles, clothing and bags let us know who made it. I put up pictures and a short description at http://www.sanlybowitz.blogspot.com , under March 1, 2005. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pima County Hiking, Pima County Trails, Pima County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||