Quitchupah Creek | Central Utah

Roadside Attraction Quitchupah Creek - Central Utah Roadside Attraction Quitchupah Creek

Central Utah

Overview

RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 1+ hours

Sun

Sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.

51 | 31

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 7 mph.

52 | 33

Tue

A chance of rain and snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

45 | 32

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 26

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 52.

52 | 31

View Full Weather Details
SEASON: Any, when there is no snow on the ground and roads are dry.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Bring all you need.

Sun

Sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.

51 | 31

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 7 mph.

52 | 33

Tue

A chance of rain and snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

45 | 32

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 26

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 52.

52 | 31

View Full Weather Details
Quitchupah Creek 4 Men Pictograph

Quitchupah Creek 4 Men Pictograph

West of the San Rafael Swell at the confluence of the North Fork of Quitchupah Creek and Quitchupah Creek is an impressive rock art site. The site, in a sunny open valley, must have been used by many different cultures, as the art varies in style from Barrier Canyon, Fremont, Archaic, and Anasazi. Visiting on a warm spring day, it was easy to see why this was a gathering spot between the highlands above and more harsh desert environments to the east. The panels are a mix of cultures, but also a diverse mix of pictographs as well as petroglyphs. Unfortunately, there is a little bit of modern vandalism on a couple of the panels, but overall, the site is quite pristine.

The easy access makes this one not to miss if you are in the area. The concentration of rock art here makes it a place you could easy spend a few hours wandering around and soaking in the artwork.

Note: The dirt road approach is good with just a couple of minor rough spots. I would recommend not bringing the fancy family sedan, but most carefully drive vehicles should be able to make it under most conditions. Also note, the road crosses much private land. Be respectful by staying on the main road and trying to keep the dust down while passing residences.
Naming Note: Quitchupah is a Ute word for animal's fare poorly.
The panel visible from the trailhead.

The panel visible from the trailhead.

Full Details

To help keep the riff-raff out, and encourage participation, you must login to see the details.

Login For Full Details!

- OR if you are not yet registered -

Register
(It is free and easy.)

Comments

Want to make a comment? Login and let yourself be heard.