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I have heard this pictograph called the Red Man, the Red Warrior, the Lone Warrior, and a few others. I personally like the Red Warrior name.
The pictograph is located in Timpie Valley up on a hill in a small cave.
We were able to revisit this site in the summer of 2021. We were able to drive right to the base of the mountain that you climb to get to the pictograph. The trail was very steep and we found several social trails that led to the cave. Not sure which trail is the best, but we were happy to follow whatever we could to get there.
Just before we got to the cave, the path steepened to about a 45 degree angle. It’s too steep for younger kids, but if you have strong hikers then you could do this.
The cave didn’t go in too far. The pictograph is located right on the east wall of the cave.
The pictograph is about 3 feet in length and about the same wide. It was really cool! The pictograph is what appears to be a warrior holding a shield and some type of lance, pole or club. This is a beautiful pictograph and one that we need to protect for as long as possible. Please do not touch the pictograph as the oils from your skin can damage the red paint. Just admire it with your eyes and camera.
Personal Thoughts
I've always enjoyed petroglyphs, pictographs, and otherwise rock art. I don't know too much about this one but It is probably one of the larger ones that I have personally seen.
Great working posting the location but keeping it vague enough to keep the ripraff out
It is easier to approach from the south and drop down from the shore line following the right rock fin. you can drive most of the way up the south side, and walk up to the shoreline. That cave is not the only one in the area but there are no other pictographs.