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.
