Photograph the Birthing Scene Petroglyphs
CultureEasyYear-round
View a massive four-sided boulder covered in intricate Ute and Ancestral Puebloan rock art just off Kane Creek Blvd.
Itinerary tips
- 1Navigate to Kane Creek Boulevard and look for the pullout on the river side about 4.5 miles from the Main Street intersection.
- 2Budget 30 to 45 minutes to walk around all four sides of the massive boulder to find the distinct 'birthing' panel.
- 3Bring a zoom lens or binoculars to capture the intricate details of the Ute and Ancestral Puebloan figures without climbing on the rock.
- 4Park in the designated dirt turnout and ensure your vehicle is completely off the narrow road to avoid passing traffic.
- 5Combine this stop with a visit to the nearby Moonflower Canyon or a scenic drive further down Kane Creek towards Hurrah Pass.
- 6Carry a polarizer filter for your camera to help manage the high contrast between the dark desert varnish and bright red sandstone.
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