View the Fremont Petroglyphs
CultureEasyYear-round
Walk the boardwalk along the canyon walls in Capitol Reef to see ancient rock art panels depicting animals and anthropomorphic figures from 1,000 years ago.
Itinerary tips
- 1Park at the designated pull-off on Highway 24 located just east of the Visitor Center.
- 2Pack a pair of binoculars to see the higher carvings and fine details not visible to the naked eye.
- 3Plan for a short 20 to 30 minute stop, as the boardwalk is flat and only a few hundred yards long.
- 4Bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture clear shots of the bighorn sheep and human-like figures.
- 5Stay on the wooden platforms at all times to protect the fragile desert crust and archaeological site.
- 6Note that no permit or entrance fee is required for this specific roadside attraction.
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