CO-139 (Paved road)

From downtown Rangley, head east on CO-64. On the eastern edge of town is the junction with CO-139, which heads south to Loma. Follow CO-139 as it heads south. The sites below have approximate milepost markers for the trailhead. As of 2024, all but Camel Ridge Site are well signed.

Camel Ridge Site (Milepost 70.5 on the right)
The first site, Camel Ridge Site, is about 1.4 miles from the junction of CO-64 and CO-139 on the right side of the road. This was the only site on our visit that didn't have a large sign, but only a small wooden one on the fence. Follow the social trail that goes up the wash, then up left to the cliff band. The small panel is just above eye level. Though short, this is one of the steepest trails.

Lookout Point (Milepost 68 on the right)
A signed side road goes a short distance to a parking area. The trail leaves the parking area and switchbacks up to the ridge and Lookout Point proper. We found this site quite fascinating, as it is believed to have been a solar calendar. From the BLM Sign:

Hoodoo Site (Milepost 63.2 on the right)
Named for the small rock towers here, Hoodoo Site has a short trail that goes over to a wooden fence around the site.

East Four Mile (Milepost 61.3 on the left)
This is a large site, and the longest hike of the sites along CO-139, though still a fairly short hike at around a mile. The trailhead has a large parking area and pit toilet.

The trail seems to follow an old road east for a couple of minutes before crossing East Four Mile Draw.

Just after crossing the draw, the trail splits. Right visits Sun Dagger Site. This pictograph was one of our favorites, and faces east at the end of the trail. Like Lookout Point, this site may have an celestial purpose. From the BLM Sign:

Back from the junction, if you go left, you will come to a signed old cabin site. There isn't much left at this point.

Just past the cabin, the trail forks again.

Right
Right goes a short distance to the Hanging Hearth Site. This site was excavated in the early 1990s and has remnants of several periods.

Left
Left heads west, crosses a deep wash, then visits to rock art sites. Both are signed and easy to find. 

State Bridge Site (Milepost 59.7 on the left)
This is a small site. From the trailhead, the trail heads southeast and around to the south side of the small ride. The panel is signed and near the point of this ridge. 

Cow Canyon Site (Milepost 57.8 on the left)
This site is a bit off the paved road. Turn off the paved road and reset your odometer. The road, when dry, is suitable for most vehicles. On our visit, there were many wild horses wandering along the road.  

The road is  heading east. Turn right at 0.2 miles from pavement, now heading south. Continue south for another 0.8 miles. Turn left, just after the second cattle guard, to a parking area and the site. 

White Birds Site (Milepost 56.6 on the right)
From the parking area, it is a short, steep trail up to the pictograph panel. There are great views from the panel over the valley. 

Kokopelli Site (Milepost 56 on the right, but parking is on the left)

One of the most famous panels in the canyon, this is visible from the road, or a very short hike to a view spot closer. 

Wavy Hands (Milepost 53.5 on the right)
Wavy Hands is what I thought was the most interesting panel in this section of Canyon Pintado. A short trail goes to the Wavy Panel on the left.  It is a fascinating and distinct pictograph. There is another short trail that goes to the right which also visits another dramatic pictograph up on the cliff face. I wonder if the two art pieces were the same artist. Both are quite unique and fascinating. 

CR-23 (Dirt road)

On the east part of Rangley, turn south on White Ave.  Follow White Ave as it heads south and leaves town. It becomes Dragon Road, enters BLM land and turns to dirt. Watch for mileposts, but all the sites were well signed as of 2024. It is about 5.5 miles from Rangley to the first site, the Shield Site.

Shield Site (Milepost 5.6 on the left)
A side road on the left leads to Shield Site. Follow this side road about 0.3 miles to a junction. Go right at the junction, immediately reaching the Shield Site trailhead.  The road is generally suitable for all vehicles, but could easily be walked if needed. 

From the Shield Site trailhead, follow the trail just a couple of minutes (600-700 ft) to where the Shield Panel is visible on the cliff to the right. 

Fremont Ridge Site (Milepost 9.7 on the right)

Turn off onto the Fremont Ridge Site side road. It is a bit rough early on. Stay on the main dirt road for 1.3 miles to a junction. Go left at the junction, following it another 0.6 miles to its end and a tight turnaround. Not recommended for trailers or bigger vehicles. 

From the end, follow the signed trail that heads up to the ridge and along the east side of the rock cliffs. The petroglyphs are on a flat, east-facing section of the cliff face. 

Crooks Brand Site (Milepost 10.1 on the right)
Turn off the main county road and go a short distance (0.1 miles) to a junction. Go right here, before the oil well. Follow the dirt road to its end. Park either just before or just after a wooden fence. 

From the parking area, head to the cliffs. On the right side of the cliff band is Crooks Brand and some Ute horses carved into the rock.  If you head left, you come to some graffiti and a very vandalized pin-up panel. 

From the BLM has great information about the site:

Carrot Men Site (Milepost 11.6 on the right)
This was probably my favorite site that we visited in Canyon Pintado. 

Turn off at the signed Carrot Men site side road at about milepost 11.6. Follow the side road about 0.3 miles to a parking area on the left, which is the trailhead.

From the trailhead, follow the trail heads south and down a gully. The trail leaves the gully on the left briefly and then heads back to the site. It is a dramatic location with a spring and overhanging walls. It is easy to see this as a place to spend time on a hot summer day. 

The BLM information sign: