Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Halo Shelter!
Located in a tributary near the pristine Devils River north of Comstock, Halo Shelter features some of the best preserved Pecos River style pictographs in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands archaeological district. The complex hundred-foot mural has been radiocarbon dated to be 2,000 years old and features over 100 anthropomorphic figures intermixed with enigmatic and animalistic icons. The site gets its name from the unique “halos” that are painted above the heads of several anthropomorphic, or human-like figures.
The Witte Museum thanks the landowners for their stewardship of this unique cultural resource and for graciously providing access.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:
- Members: $70
- Non-members: $80
Tour Difficulty: Moderate hike. Getting to the site requires descending and ascending into a steep canyon with the use of a rope. Participants must be prepared for this challenging requirement. Gloves are recommended.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Round-trip Distance: ¼ of a mile hike.
Health + Safety:Participants must be aware of the remote and extreme environmental conditions and terrain into which the tour travels. At any time of the year, desert heat can be extreme. Desert hikes require stamina, balance, a tolerance for heat and a higher level of physical conditioning. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy.
Vehicle Requirements: A high clearance 4WD vehicle that can travel across rough unpaved roads is required for this tour.
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
