If you are in Capitol Reef it’s a nice stop to see the petroglyphs. Be sure to walk down the boardwalk to see more. You will need to look closely but they are fun to find. This is located on the main road through the park so it’s easy to stop and take a look.
Not a lot of them, so wouldn't make a special trip just for those. However, worthwhile if you are already at Capitol Reef National Park. You don't have to climb to see them - they are on Hwy 24 a short distance after you pass the visitor center.
We first viewed the petroglyphs at sunset and they were spectactular. We could see all of them clearly with our eyes. We stopped during sunrise/early morning and they weren't as visible. This was definitely a highlight of our tour of the five national parks in Utah.
We were at the petroglyphs just when a park ranger was giving a talk about them so it was interesting to learn about the Fremont Indians and the characteristics of their art. It was amazing to think we could see these pictures from at least 700 years ago.
Great access easy to see petroglyphs. Great explication and even a telescope to look closer. Impressive.
Amazing, well preserved petroglyphs. Nice to see that people have not defaced this little piece of history. A quick walk on the bridge, be sure to keep your eyes open and not miss any of the petroglyphs.
We brought mom on this road trip and where viewing petroglyphs often involves rugged walking or 4wd drive transport to remote locales, this ISS paved parking area off the hwy and a boardwalk to some good stuff. It's also shady. Mom ride her electric scooter to see it all.
Definitely worth the stop en route to the Park. The petroglyphs really are intriguing; made me think that our ancestors were really creative in their imagination! the bridge walk is super cool with view of the shear cliff above you as you walk it.
We saw the petroglyphs and they were interesting, but even moreso, after I returned home to download all my photos, there were more 'faces' in the photo that were not part of the petroglyphs...can't explain them and you can see them very plainly in the photos!
Our first take on petroglyphs. You must look closely to see the first petrglyps, but when you get the gang of it you see many more. We will be on the lookout for more during our Utahstay