Lehner Mammoth Kill Site: A Window to the Clovis Culture
Explore the ancient past at the Lehner Mammoth Kill Site, where mammoths roamed and Clovis hunters thrived in southeastern Arizona.
The Lehner Mammoth Kill Site in Hereford, Arizona, is a significant archaeological site where evidence of Paleo-Indians hunting mammoths around 11,000 to 12,000 years ago was discovered. Although the actual fossils and artifacts have been removed for preservation and study, the site offers a glimpse into the lives of the Clovis people and the megafauna that once roamed North America.
A brief summary to Lehner Mammoth Kill Site
- E Lehner Rd, Hereford, Arizona, 85615, US
- +1520-258-7200
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Remember that the actual fossils and artifacts are not on display at the site. Visit the Arizona State Museum in Tucson to view some of the finds from the Lehner site.
- The site is located on a dirt road, so use caution when driving, especially after rain.
- Bring water and sun protection, as there is little shade at the site.
Getting There
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Driving
From Sierra Vista, take Highway 92 east towards Hereford. Turn east onto Palominas Road, then turn north onto Lehner Road, a dirt road. The Lehner Mammoth Kill Site will be on the left, approximately 2 miles north of Palominas Road. There is ample parking at the monument site. Note that Lehner Road is a dirt road, so exercise caution. There are no fees to access the site.
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