McConkie Ranch Petroglyph Trail, UT

Overview
Hundreds of Classic Vernal style petroglyphs and pictographs on a private ranch in Dry Fork Canyon.


Hike
After parking, "check in" at the "visitor center" (a wooden building on the north side of the parking lot). At the time of our visit a $5 donation was suggested. Information on the rock art has been made available on a side table across from the register.Upon leaving the visitor center, head northeast to two dirt paths that lead up to the sandstone cliff face. We would suggest taking the path on the right and making a counter-clockwise loop. After a short ascent among boulders and trees you'll arrive at the cliff and immediately see the first of the rock art.

In our opinion, the initial images aren't all that spectacular (compared to other rock art in the area) and you might think to yourself "I'm glad I only paid 5 dollars". However, as you move to the left, the site's offerings begin to improve. Soon you'll see ornately decorated human figures, some holding what appear to be a bloody head. Most of the figures are large anthropomorphs replete with headdresses, sashes, earbobs and necklaces.

Continue along the cliff face, taking care not to touch the sandstone wall, to view more and more images. Eventually you'll come to the signed end of the rock art and need to retrace your steps until arriving at a right-hand turn leading down to the starting point.

Water Sources
The ranch owners have kindly made available cold, bottled water for a small price - located in the fridge in the "visitor center".

2019-06-04 Steph_and_Blake