Petroglyph

  • Difficulty: Easy one yellow star
  • Distance: 0.25 miles
  • Restrooms: No
  • Stroller Friendly: No
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No
  • Playground: No
  • Dog Friendly: No
  • Location: Dykeman Spring Nature Park
    • black and white illustration of a battlefield

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. Start facing the Dykeman Spring Nature Park sign by the yellow hydrant.
    2. Walk toward the pavilion, keeping the pavilion on the left as you begin to veer right toward the trail opening, passing the tree with the Jacob Michael Crider sign at its base on the left.
    3. Start up the trail and go left at the first fork.
    4. At the second fork, stay left.
    5. Go right at the third fork and walk to the bench to find the post.
    6. Turn aroun, go straight down the hill, and follow the fence line back to the parking area.

    Did You Know?

    • Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings created by removing part of a rock surface through picking, carving, or incising.
    • York County is home to several petroglyph sites. The Safe Harbor Petroglyphs are among the most famous, featuring animals and human figures.
    • Indian Steps Museum, which is one of the hikes for York County, features rock art on its grounds.
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