Shavano valley cliffs with light brown petroglyphs of people and animals on them.

Event Series

Shavano Valley Petroglyph Tours

Located just outside of Montrose, Colorado, Shavano Valley is one of the most picturesque and important rock art sites in western Colorado. The site was used from at least 1000 BCE to 1900 CE by both the Archaic and Ute peoples.

Through the Ute Indian Museum, tours are offered and led by our trained Shavano Valley Petroglyph Docent.

A tour member stands and admires a rock wall covered in large petroglyphs.

If you are interested and would like to reserve a spot, please contact the Ute Indian Museum, as we would be more than happy to assist you in booking your tour. Payment is REQUIRED in advance and space is limited. This also includes admission into our museum as well!

For more information or to sign up, stop by or call the museum at (970) 249-3098. All tours take place on Sunday evening and check in time is 15 minutes before listed start time

Pricing:

Adult 19+: $40
Member: $30
Children 7-18: $8
6 & Under: FREE

***WEATHER PERMITTING***

Participants should dress for the weather. Moderate graded hike. Sturdy shoes or boots are ideal for the rough trail and steep slopes. Headlamps or flashlights may come in handy.

2026 Tour Dates:

Visit the Ute Indian Museum or call us at (970) 249-3098 to book your tour.

April 2026
Date Time
Sunday, April 12, 2026 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
May 2026
Date Time
Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday, May 31, 2026 6:00 PM-8:00 PM