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Summary: You start the hike with a workout. A 1/4 mile walk in a sandy, dry river bed. The real pleasure and sense of history starts at the mouth of the canyon. 1000 year old Native American Indian Petroglyphs start at eye level and continue up several hundred feet up the canyon wall. Stay to the left as you continue up the canyon, the trails are visible but not marked. You will be rewarded with tremendous views of the Colorado River Valley and 3 seasonal waterfalls which are gorgeous when running. You will find why the canyon was named what it was. A gigantic patch of wild grapevines running over a 100 feet long and stretching from canyon wall to canyon wall. Past the 3rd waterfall you will find deep, natural bath tubs worn into the rocks. Great place to soak those weary bones after the climbing you'll do to get there. Just remember, stay left as you go up the canyon. You'll be rewarded with some very interesting geological surprises along the way. Trailhead: Head West from Laughlin, Nv on Hwy 163 for approx. 5 miles. On the Northside of the hwy is a turn off for Christmas Tree Pass. Head North on the Christmas Tree Pass Road for approx. 2 miles to a left turn into Grapevine Canyon. Grapevine Canyon has a sign posted. The parking area and Trailhead is approx. 1/4 mile from the Christmas Tree Pass Road. The canyon is approx. a 1/4 walk up the dry river bed. Christmas Tree Pass and Grapevine Canyon Road are graded dirt roads, passable for any vehicle. (Lat:35.19123 Lon:-114.58297) Trail Guides for Grapevine Canyon and History: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: BLM Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Chris Marshman Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by ES on 10/18/2009 I Love it, but just for everyone's info this site is not under the BLM, it is under the NPS. Also, you might be interested in this article about being respectful while visiting Grapevine(http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/home/content/51025287.html). This is a sacred site to many indians. You wouldn't deface cathedrals in europe, so please be respectful here too and do not touch the petroglyphs, carve on rocks, or leave trash. It is a very holy site! 
Reviewed by DC on 10/5/2009 Nice to have a beautiful trail like this so close to home (BHC).
Reviewed by JKG on 4/12/2009 Wonderful views, great hike, the best ...Petroglyphs are amazing ! are easy to find...all my family enjoyed it. IF you visit Laughlin you cant miss it.
Reviewed by jodie on 1/6/2009 must see to appreciate, lots of great history, vistas, terrific hike for little children, not too difficult, came jan 6 2009 will come again, told small history from local person said natives bathed under the hanging rock, the day we were up there, there was a small pond with ice on it, very picturesque. 3 hours, to hike nearly to the top, and back, warm, but comfortable.
Reviewed by Don on 12/12/2008 This was a great hike and if you enjoy viewing Petroglyphs up close, this is the one for you! The Trail Head cooridnates are not reported correctly and this will get you much closer N35*13.5583' W114*40.8764' and will match DeLorme TOPO 7.0 maps. Good parking and easy to find trail head with restrooms! There is lots of hiking beyond this point up the river bed into Grapevine Canyon with beautiful vistas, river funneling rocks that you walk through and pools for water if there have been recent rains. If you can view this link I will share photos with you, copy and paste http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=drywashme&target=ALBUM&id=5279044687098006897&authkey=kwb4JroUIdc&feat=email
Reviewed by DB on 12/27/2007 was great why would anyone travel abroad
Reviewed by Karen on 6/14/2007 very enjoyable hike some hard spots to climb but worth it would like to know what the meaning of all the petroglyphs mean.
Reviewed by JH on 2/23/2007 Did the basic easy hike to the Petroglyphs in Grapevine Canyon last weekend. Currently, there is no run off to be found. Climbed up to the antelope petroglyph right in the middle & was met by a hungry squirrel, who scared me...lol This is a nice basic hike with lots to see. There are so many petroglyphs I could have spent hours looking at them alone. 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: Nevada Hiking, Nevada Trails, Nevada Hikes, Clark County Hiking, Clark County Trails, Clark County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||