Capitol Reef Petroglyphs

The Capitol Reef Petroglyphs at Capitol Reef National Park in Fruita, Utah is an easy 0.3-mile universally-accessible out-and-back trail that features two sets of ancient Native American petroglyphs.

Walk Description
This is not a hike but rather a short walk along a universally-accessible boardwalk trail that leads to two different sets of petroglyphs. First, hikers will head along the shortest path which leads north from the parking lot and ends within 150-feet or so where they'll find petroglyphs located high on the rock wall above their heads. After exploring the norther-most petroglyphs, hikers can head east along the paved pathway and over to the eastern boardwalk. From the eastern boardwalk, hikers can head to the end of the trail where they'll find more ancient petroglyphs in addition to some newer illegal graffiti that was carved into the rock.

Parking
Hikers will find a large paved parking lot at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are not allowed on this trail.

Warning
Falling rock: Despite the trail being far from the cliff's edge, sometimes rockfalls can happen along these sheer rock ledges. Rockfalls are rare.

Know Before You Go

The Capitol Reef Petroglyphs trail is a short, universally-accessible walk to view ancient Native American rock art.
The trail features two distinct sets of petroglyphs, one located north of the parking lot and another further east along a boardwalk.
Dogs are prohibited on the trail, and visitors should be aware of the potential (though rare) for falling rocks.