Leo Petroglyphs
State Memorial
The Leo Petroglyphs are a grouping of symbols carved into a rock surface by Native Americans centuries ago. The petroglyphs are highlighted with black to show them more clearly. They are carved into a rock shelf, almost flat, at the head of a ravine. They are now under the cover of a shelterhouse.

The name Leo comes from the small settlement at the intersection of Sour Run Road and Raysville Road. The memorial is unstaffed, and open during daylight hours.

The 20-acre site centers around a small gorge with sheer rock walls on alternating sides -- that is, the bluffs overlook the side of stream scour, while the opposite side is a steep slope. The stream, a tributary of Sour Run, cascades down a series of small waterfalls. There is a 0.6-mile loop nature trail that descends into the gorge, then climbs out to circle part of the rim. As of this writing, the main bridge in the bottom is badly damaged, but the trail can be easily walked up to the bridge from either side.

The core of the memorial features two gravel parking areas, picnic tables, and a shelterhouse. The shelterhouse shelters both the petroglyphs and features a picnic area.

There is interpretive signage at the site, including along the nature trail.

Directions

To reach Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial from Athens, take OH-32 west 36 miles from OH-33 to OH-35. Take the north ramp onto US-35 and go 7.9 miles north to Sour Run Road, Township Road 28. Turn right on Sour Run Road and go 2.5 miles to Raysville Road, County Road 29. Turn left on Raysville Road, then immediately turn left on Park Road, Township Road 224, and go 0.4 mile to the parking area. Total driving distance from downtown Athens to the trailhead: about 49.4 miles.