Rock Art Northern San Diego

Rancho Bernardo Style Rock Art.

Above is an example of Thee style known as Rancho Bernardo rock Art. The site we visited has several examples of beautiful Maze Rock Art. The site has been closed to the public, due to vandalism, and these photos had to be taken with a telephoto from a nearby trail. The amount of vandalism is heart breaking. The rock art is a bit worn and distant, though it is easily observed with a pair of binoculars. I almost missed them, except or the red color on the above rock. Once I had found the one a quick survey revealed others in the nearby rocks.

Looking at The Site it becomes quickly apparent why the site has been closed, as the site has been badly defaced with graffiti. Another boulder reveals another maze, which looks to be slightly etched into the granite, on top of this is some Graffiti, done in white

The above pictures show some Maze Type Rock art pictographs, both have been vandalized by white paint. The upper graffiti is actually over another panel. I have darken the picture a bit to bring out the rock art. The one on the elongated boulder actually wraps around the rock, look closely and you can see there is an extension at the bottom.

Here is a Photo of a Ranch Bernardo Style Pictograph. This is on the elongate border. You can also see a large maze within the concavity.

Possible Equinox Marker

Wrap around Pictograph 1

Wraparound Pictograph 2

This large boulder has a few Pictographs on it, look closely and you can just make out the ghostly images.

Ravages of time and the Elements

I apologize for not give out directions to most of my trips, trails change and I do not have the time to keep the site always updated. My hikes also span from the easy to the extreme, a lot of places do not even have trails, as well as extreme conditions. Some sites need to be protected as they are fragile and historically sensitive. So if you decide to hike some of these areas, do your research and know your limits, have the proper provisions .Every year many hikers die from not understanding these Simple Rules. San Diego County and surrounding areas are diverse in climate and terrain. Remember if you do decide to Hike do your research, carry the essentials and do so at your own risk. An alternative is to join one of the many hiking groups such as meetup or on facebook ,as well as other social sites. Not only is there safety in numbers but a pooling of knowledge.