Trip to Crack in the Rock Ruins: July 2003

Crack in the Rock ruins (1st mesa) from the west

"Crack in the rock" entrance - not as difficult to climb through as it looks!

Doorway at top of crack in the rock entrance

Holes in wall are believed to be of astronomical significance

Looking north towards alternate entrance - Little Colorado River in background

2nd mesa - petroglyph dropped from wall by erosion

Erosion features

Petroglyph separated by erosion

1st mesa from the east (2nd mesa) - note vehicles to the right

"Modern" petroglyph - late 19th century

Structure atop pedestal