Mackeral Trail Man

Summary: A man (fairly weathered) south of the Mackerel Trail.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Man
  • Quality: 2/5
  • Condition of site: Weathered
  • Year first recorded: 2017
  • Originally Recorded by: Steven Chapple

On a a thin strip of rock surrounded by overhanging branches is the “Mackerel Trail Man”. It’s hard to make out the weathered figure, which uses natural grooves as well as carved lines.

AWAT4429 LR Mackeral Trail Man

The outline above captures the dimensions and shape of the man (who is about two metres in height). However, it’s missing his long penis, and an object protruding from near his waist.

AWAT4414 LR Mackeral Trail Man

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