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41º 31' 19.06" N 119º 27' 08.01   " W

Hanging Rock Petrified Forest is named after the area it is near and that is Hanging Rock Canyon.  It is a short drive from the Forest Area and it is located on Private Property owned by a Peter Craig (questionable, might be a man named Brown).  Hanging Rock Canyon is a fantastic desert rock area towering over an oasis that rivals Devils Gate. A short off road drive from Steven's Camp, he property holds a cabin with a brook running through the birch tree forest.  There are facilities there which include camp fire areas, tables and seating and the potential for running water showers and electricity, if you bring a generator. Out houses are available as well. The place is basically a camp for the guys tending the cattle that roam free.

There are tons of hiking trails and the canyon itself offers beautiful areas for photography.  This goes for the oasis, its trees and the running cold water brook - not to mention the towering rock walls, home to a lot of eagles.  It is easy to spend an entire day enjoying the rock cliffs and the relaxing oasis. Do not abuse this place. And better still try to get permission before you go there.

Hanging Rock Canyon can be found a short drive from Hanging Rock Petrified Forest at: 41º 31' 19.06" N 119º 27' 08.01" W.  Again it is on private land and we are not telling you it is free and clear to go there without permission, but if you do, remember to close all gates you open.  If it's open leave it open, if it's closed leave it closed.

Hanging Rock Canyon is one of those lost wonders of Black Rock. Please keep in mind the pictures really don't do this place justice.

Hanging Rock is a cattle grazing area. If you open a gates make sure you close them behind you.

First view of Hanging Rock Canyon is breath taking. Pictures do not do it justice.

There are several gates before you get to the canyon.

Close the gate behind you.

Now you have a better view of the canyon plus the oasis begins to become obvious.

The left wall of the canyou entrance is rugged and high.

The right wall is extremely steep.

A high precipices is home to and eagle.
Can you spot this eagle's nest below in the photo above?

The walls and outcroppings are really tall and steep compared to the birch trees below.

Deeper in the canyon there are many half caves eroded in the hills. Most are hole to various critters.

And then there are lizards everywhere.

A half cave sits below a hugh rock wall.

Since it was just a half cave Dave was willing to explore a little.

Closer to the canyon mouth the oasis begins. The hill is steep but ideal for hikers and rock climbers.

There is a fence and gate into the oasis area but we could not figger out why.

The oasis is a small forest of birch trees.

There is a running brook traveling through the oasis area.

In some places it is too wide to stradle.

In the osiai you'll find two outhouses marked 'his' and 'hers'

There is also a dual shower stall setup with peek-a-boo holes already supplied.

Near the shower stalls sits a fake rock which covers the electric hook-up for a bring it yourself power generator.

Nestled within the osias birch trees is a shelter house.

Build basically for the cowpokes it is usually unlocked for travelers and visitors.

The little house could probably lodge four to six visitors who bring their own supplies.

The door has always been unlocked.  Do not abuse the place and it will probably remain unlocked.

Meager supplies but there's wood for the heater and a broom to clean the place up

The cabin has a propane stove and a wood heating furnace plus pots & pans.

While it has only bare necessities the cabin was really clean.

Bill reads and signs the guest register in a spacious living area even though it's all one big room.

The second room (store room) is spartan but it does have a spring bed and a Tropical Shower in the box.

A picnic area is shaded in the birch oasis, ready for ranch hand dining.

The wooden bridge across the brook is rickity but safe.

Everyone thought the Trek to the middle of nowhere was well worth it.

As you leave there is a nice man made lake to water cattle and float ducks.

Always remember to leave the gate as you found it.

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