Petroglyph

  • Difficulty: Easy two yellow stars
  • Distance: 0.22 miles
  • Restrooms: Yes
  • Stroller Friendly: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No
  • Playground: Yes
  • Dog Friendly: Yes
  • Location: Main Street Park (Reinholds Community Park)
    • black and white illustration of a flat rock with stick figure drawings

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. Park in the parking area off of West Main Street.
    2. To begin your hike, face the “West Cocalico Township Parks - Main Street Park” sign, and turn left to walk past the brick pavilion, passing it on your right.
    3. Next, walk between a tree and a bench, continue past the playground on your right, and head toward the tree line over a grassy bridge on your left.
    4. Follow the tree line as it perimeters the park until you reach a stream.
    5. From there, turn to follow along the stream for a while, crossing over another grassy bridge on your left, and the post will be ahead.
    6. To return to your car, turn around and cross back over the grassy bridge, and walk alongside the stream to your left, between the stream and row of trees.
    7. After passing the basketball court on your right, turn right and the parking area will be straight ahead.

    Did You Know?

    • Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings created by removing part of a rock surface through picking, carving, or incising.
    • York County is home to several petroglyph sites. The Safe Harbor Petroglyphs are among the most famous, featuring animals and human figures.
    • Indian Steps Museum, which is one of the hikes for York County, features rock art on its grounds.
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