We stopped to watch rock climbers and take pictures of the landscape. I spotted and pointed out some petroglyphs. Then I saw more. And more. They are everywhere and easy to miss. I noticed the nond…Full review by K9Trainers
Jun 24, 2024
Short side trip along the Colorado river just north of Moab. Free. Just watch out for people pulling into the parking area while you’re scanning the rock walls. Our group of seven with ages ranging…Full review by Todd B
May 27, 2024
Beautiful stop along scenic byway 279. There’s an info sign on the highway stating that you’ve reached the petroglyphs. Very lovely to see.Full review by DontStopExploring
Can you see the petroglyths without hiking. I would just like to see some from the car.
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If you go south from Moab on Hwy 163/191 (towards Blanding and Bluff, about 40 miles, just before Monticello, is Hwy 211, where you can head west to the "Newspaper Rock …
If you go south from Moab on Hwy 163/191 (towards Blanding and Bluff, about 40 miles, just before Monticello, is Hwy 211, where you can head west to the "Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs". This is an easily accessible place to view one of the most spectacular petroglyph sites in Utah. There is a parking lot and restroom just off the roadway, and a paved pathway that is wheelchair accessible that goes past the base of a cliff with petroglyphs. Google it to confirm (posting rules preclude me from adding the website).
How long is this round trip drive? My husband and I are 75 and I use a wheelchair so we would not be getting far from the car. Is there enough traffic that if we had car trouble someone would probably come along. Is there cell phone service in the area?
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As noted, the rock art is 10 minutes or less from the main highway, and directly adjacent to the road so it's pretty easy to see. 279 is not a super-busy road but there are cars …
As noted, the rock art is 10 minutes or less from the main highway, and directly adjacent to the road so it's pretty easy to see. 279 is not a super-busy road but there are cars coming by with some frequency - you won't get stranded out there. Most likely you won't be the only people at the rock art sites, plus there's a popular rock-climbing spot almost right next to the the largest rock art site and there are usually people there too. I don't think I checked my cell reception when I was there but I recall the reception in that general area was ok with Verizon. You'll need to be a little cautious with the wheelchair as there is not a great deal of room between the road and the rock art cliffs - enough room to park off the road and walk along the cliff to look at the art but not very much more. It's all dirt off the side of the road too, the area where you pull off to park and to view the rock art is not paved. The Hwy. 279 rock art is pretty nice, and among the easiest to see in the region since it's right next to the road - definitely worth the short detour from the main highway. Hope that helps - have a great time!
I am having trouble finding this road on the map. On Google 279 appears to follow the Colorado River. I can find the Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs. Is that the location of the petroglyphs or are the more easily seen on what appears to be a gravel road or turnouts that are accessed opposite from Williams Bottom? Could someone give an approximate mileage distance from Moab? Thanks very much.
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That's the one - as you leave Moab heading towards Arches - 279 is on the left. It follows the Colorado River on the left (nice views) and it is a cliff on the right. You will go by cliff …
That's the one - as you leave Moab heading towards Arches - 279 is on the left. It follows the Colorado River on the left (nice views) and it is a cliff on the right. You will go by cliff climbers first and then there will be petroglyphs (also on the right - with parking on the left). Further down - there is a dirt hill to a dirt parking lot where you can see the dinosaur prints in the cliffs - you can also hike up to them.
how far do you have to drive in before you start seeing them? I went on google maps and put the little guy onto the road and never once saw a sign. I think I went into it pretty far..
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The rock art is not all that far. If you drive south you will get where the river and the town are on your left (east) and a steep rock wall is on your right. There is wonderful rock art on …
The rock art is not all that far. If you drive south you will get where the river and the town are on your left (east) and a steep rock wall is on your right. There is wonderful rock art on that rock face. It's not everywhere and it's not so easy to see at first. There are some signs indicating where to look. If you stand and look for a while you will be rewarded as you begin to see more and more. If there are rock climbers there (very likely) they can give you advice. Enjoy!
My mother is in a wheel chair, is this all accessible?
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Some of it is good for wheelchairs. Dead Horse, Arches, Canyonland. There are many that you can use. I am not sure that the restrooms are available for ADA, but she should …
Some of it is good for wheelchairs. Dead Horse, Arches, Canyonland. There are many that you can use. I am not sure that the restrooms are available for ADA, but she should be able to see much of it.
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