The Intestine Man Petroglyphs near Moab, Utah is an easy 0.1-mile loop walk that features ancient petroglyphs, including a human with intestines drawn within its stomach.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside loop walk that leads to two separate petroglyph carvings within the cliff side. Hikers can first head to the east-side of the trail to find petroglphs of what appear to be long-horn sheep or goats -- shaped with rectangular bodies and small heads with horns. There's also a large star, spiral, lizard, and a coyote-like figure as well.
If you hike to the west, along the trail, hikers will find the Intestine Man petroglyph. In the center is the wide "intestine man" with two human-like figures standing next to it. To the right of those petroglyphs are additional petroglyphs that have an unknown shape -- resembling pillars or mushroom-like shapes.
After exploring the petroglyphs, hikers will head back to their vehicle along the loop for a short 0.1-mile walk.
Parking
Hikers will find parking at the coordinates provided along a small turnout in the road. The turnout is large enough to fit about 5 cars as of September 2023.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Sun exposure: This trail has very little shade and no water sources. Pack-in all water and wear sun screen and a hat to protect against sun exposure. It's smart to hike either in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense desert sun.
No water: This trail has no water sources so you must pack-in all water. A general rule of thumb in the desert is 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Rattlesnakes: This is rattlesnake territory, so be on the lookout and give any rattlers you find plenty of space.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside loop walk that leads to two separate petroglyph carvings within the cliff side. Hikers can first head to the east-side of the trail to find petroglphs of what appear to be long-horn sheep or goats -- shaped with rectangular bodies and small heads with horns. There's also a large star, spiral, lizard, and a coyote-like figure as well.
If you hike to the west, along the trail, hikers will find the Intestine Man petroglyph. In the center is the wide "intestine man" with two human-like figures standing next to it. To the right of those petroglyphs are additional petroglyphs that have an unknown shape -- resembling pillars or mushroom-like shapes.
After exploring the petroglyphs, hikers will head back to their vehicle along the loop for a short 0.1-mile walk.
Parking
Hikers will find parking at the coordinates provided along a small turnout in the road. The turnout is large enough to fit about 5 cars as of September 2023.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Sun exposure: This trail has very little shade and no water sources. Pack-in all water and wear sun screen and a hat to protect against sun exposure. It's smart to hike either in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense desert sun.
No water: This trail has no water sources so you must pack-in all water. A general rule of thumb in the desert is 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Rattlesnakes: This is rattlesnake territory, so be on the lookout and give any rattlers you find plenty of space.
