Sanilac Petroglyphs, Michigan, United States
4.5 (62 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Cass City Historic Sites
Take the tour
The petroglyphs are in a gated area that is a short walk from the parking lot. The gated area is only open on select days (Wednesday through Sunday in the summer) from 10:00am-5:00pm. The docent who gives the tours is extremely knowledgeable. When my husband and I visited, the docent had just finished a tour for a large family group, but he started a new tour just for us. He spent at least 30 minutes explaining the Native American culture of the area, telling the stories behind the petroglyphs, and answering our questions. A number of other visitors viewed the petroglyphs rock during our tour, but declined to join the tour. Most of these visitors just looked at the petroglyphs for a few minutes before moving on to the nature trail. These people really missed out. The docent has so much information to offer. After viewing the petroglyphs, take a short hike on the nature trail (it's about a mile long). There is poison ivy along the trail, so just be careful to avoid it.
Address
8251 Germania Road, Cass City, MI 48726
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Website
http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=490&type=SPRK#overview
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 13:13
User Ratings
4.5 based on (62 reviews)
Reviews
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4barnet38 5:00 PM Jul 9, 2014
Take the tour
The petroglyphs are in a gated area that is a short walk from the parking lot. The gated area is only open on select days (Wednesday through Sunday in the summer) from 10:00am-5:00pm. The docent who gives the tours is extremely knowledgeable. When my husband and I visited, the docent had just finished a tour for a large family group, but he started a new tour just for us. He spent at least 30 minutes explaining the Native American culture of the area, telling the stories behind the petroglyphs, and answering our questions. A number of other visitors viewed the petroglyphs rock during our tour, but declined to join the tour. Most of these visitors just looked at the petroglyphs for a few minutes before moving on to the nature trail. These people really missed out. The docent has so much information to offer. After viewing the petroglyphs, take a short hike on the nature trail (it's about a mile long). There is poison ivy along the trail, so just be careful to avoid it.
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4Jill_Laidlaw 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2012
Beautiful area, fasanating carvings, lots of birds
If you stop in when the interpreters are there they will explain about all the cravings and let you do rubbings to take home with you! When they are not there you cannot get in through the circular fence and it is hard to see, there is a shelter over them so it is in shadow. 2012 Season Dates and Hours Between May 25 and September 3, the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (989) 856-4411
