The Moab Maiden is a fascinating petroglyph etched into a solitary sandstone boulder perched above Kane Springs Creek just outside of downtown Moab, Utah. The unique figure, believed to represent a female form, is distinguished by its depiction of breasts and long hair—features that are rare in regional rock art. Some researchers suggest a stylistic connection between the Moab Maiden and the nearby Birthing Scene petroglyphs, hinting at possible shared cultural or artistic or

Tucked away in the rugged canyons of eastern Utah, Weavers Caves are a hidden gem that offer a glimpse into the ancient past. The natural rock shelters, carved by time and weather, are not only geological wonders but also hold deep cultural significance. Scattered across their walls are striking examples of prehistoric rock art—pictographs that tell stories of the people who once lived and traveled through the region. The artwork, featuring abstract patterns, human figures, a

The Da Vinci Panel is an intriguing petroglyph site located in the Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness, between Littlefield, Arizona, and St. George, Utah. The panel showcases over a dozen distinct petroglyphs, with its centerpiece being an encircled figure resembling Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, featuring a male figure with outstretched arms and legs. Hikers visiting the area can also explore Newspaper Rock, a nearby petroglyph panel filled with interesting rock art. While

The Circle of Friends pictograph panel, also known as the Circle of Life panel, is a fascinating rock art site near Escalante, Utah. It features a depiction of adults and children holding hands in a circle, as well as numerous other pictographs and petroglyphs. Easily accessible within minutes, this panel is a perfect addition to a visit to the nearby 100 Hands pictograph panel, located just 20 minutes away. Trail Info Length 0.25 miles Elevation gain 65 feet Route Out & back

The 100 Hands pictograph panel in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offers a wonderful day hike that culminates in an amazing display of pictographs featuring at least 160 handprints left by ancient inhabitants of the canyon. Along the trail, hikers will also find at least two petroglyph panels, including the intriguing Shaman & Hunter panel, which is thought to have been created by a later culture. The hike is suitable for all ages, but adults should supervise smal

Nestled in the depths of Hell Roaring Canyon, just outside of Canyonlands National Park's Island in the Sky District, lies one of the area's more fascinating pictograph panels. The Barrier Canyon style rock art known to some as Comet Thrower, and to others by Comet Catcher, features a large six-fingered anthropomorphic figure with what appears to be a yellow comet or fireball hurling towards it. Trail Info Length 2.9 miles Elevation gain 900 feet Route Out & back Permit requi

For hikers with a passion for exploring ancient Native American ruins and rock art, embarking on a backpacking journey through Utah's Salt Creek Canyon may very well be an opportunity of a lifetime. Located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, a far less frequented area of the park, Salt Creek Canyon is adorned with towering arches and sandstone cliffs, vestiges of the early pioneer era, a vast number of prehistoric ruins, and some of the most distinct pictog

Nestled within a detached unit of Canyonlands National Park, Horseshoe Canyon showcases arguably the most remarkable ancient rock art ever uncovered in North America. A must-visit for rock art enthusiasts, the canyon hosts four expansive panels of Barrier Canyon style pictographs dating back to the Archaic Period, alongside numerous petroglyphs from more recent eras. The hunter-gatherers who once frequented the canyon left behind an open-air museum that has captivated global

Nestled deep within the Behind the Rocks WIlderness Study Area lies one of North America's most remarkable rock art sites. Crafted during the Basketmaker period, which spans from approximately 1500 BC to 750 AD, by an artist with a profound comprehension of astronomical events, the Solstice Snake petroglyph panel is an artistic masterpiece rivaled by few others in the region. This seemingly unassuming artwork initially appears as not much more than a seventeen-foot-long snake

Likely the most unique rock art site inside Arches National Park, Courthouse Wash Rock Art is a low effort, big reward spot to explore. The pictographs here are stunning. More than a dozen human-like figures can be found on the large panel, all painted in Barrier Canyon style thousands of years ago by the Archaic Indians. Their color has faded a bit over time, but they're still in remarkably good condition. Millennia later, the Utes painted white shield-like images over a