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PETROGLYPH CANYON
San Rafael Swell, Utah

 

DETAILS

Directions:

Drive west on US route 70 from Green River.  After about 16 miles, at mile marker 147, there is a dirt turn off.  Go down to the gate and open.  After driving through, be sure to close the gate again.  The access road to the trail head is the first left turn off this main dirt road.

Equipment:

  • Sturdy hiking shoes
  • camera
  • water

Hike Info:

Watch for cairns marking the way off the the Double Arch Trail.

Petroglyph Canyon is located in to the northern section of San Rafael Swell (north of US 70).  The trail head is at the mouth of a dry wash in a shaded area, rare for this area.  From the parking area, there are two trails.  The one straight into a vegetated area is a dead end.  Follow the trail to the left, that parallels the cliffs of San Rafael Swell ( this is the same trail to reach Double Arch Canyon).  The trail will gradually round a corner and enter a dry wash.  Cross the wash and ascend a steep hill with the wash on the right.  The trail traverse above the wash until it makes a right turn back toward the wash.  Keep left, turning into a open box canyon.  You will not have to travel far into this canyon.  Look to the right for the Manganese stained sandstone wall, the petroglphs are located here.  Return the way you came.

 

 

Below is the route combined with hiking Double Arch Canyon:

 

 

 

 

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