See Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs, California

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The Volcanic Tableland offers exceptional bouldering opportunities, because of its unique geologic features formed by the cataclysmic volcanic eruption of the Long Valley Caldera 750,000 y.a. which left a highly dissected landscape of Bishop Tuff. Through time, this once barren tableau has evolved to support a unique and fragile environment that takes a keen eye and time to appreciate. The Volcanic Tablelands is situated at the ecological cusp of the Northern Mojave and Great Basin floristic Provinces where plants and associated wildlife species combine to make this an unusual and biologically diverse landscape. It has taken millennia for this environment to evolve and it will take responsible recreational users to preserve it into perpetuity - so enjoy and protect this place. Early native peoples carved designs into the face of rocks, cliffs, and cave walls. These carved designs are called petroglyphs. The petroglyphs on the Volcanic Tablelands are located on Bishop Tuff, volcanic rock with dark colored surface layer (patina). Over time the rock patina reforms and decreases the contrast of the petroglyphs. The petroglyphs in this area likely range from 1,000 to 10,000 years old. Although there are several theories aboutthe meanings of petroglyphs, their specific meanings remain a mystery. From Bishop, take U.S. Highway 6 north for 1.4 miles. Turn left on Five Bridges Road and proceed 2.4 miles to Fish Slough Road. Turn right onto Fish Slough road and continue for 10.4 miles until you reach the Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs on the right side of the road.

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