Explore the Potash Road Petroglyphs
Spot ancient Ute and Fremont rock art panels located directly alongside the highway, accessible for all ages.
Itinerary tips
- 1Drive approximately 5 miles south of the Highway 191 junction on Utah State Route 279 to reach the clearly marked pull-offs.
- 2Bring a pair of binoculars to spot the higher panels located about 30 feet up the cliff wall above the road.
- 3Plan for a 15-to-30-minute stop as the art is located directly adjacent to the parking shoulder with no hiking required.
- 4Look for the 'Indian Writing' road signs which indicate the best viewing areas for the Ute and Fremont panels.
- 5Combine this stop with a visit to the nearby 'Longbow Arch' trailhead or the 'Jug Handle Arch' further down the road.
- 6Ensure you stay behind the protective fences and never touch the rock art, as skin oils degrade the ancient pigment.
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