Fish Creek Panel | Torrey

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Tue Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. East wind around 6 mph.
59° | na°
Wed A chance of rain before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
56° | 44°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
54° | 46°
Fri A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
51° | 38°
Sat A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 35°
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RATING: Easy Hiking
SEASON: Any
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None, bring all you need.
Tue Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. East wind around 6 mph.
59° | na°
Wed A chance of rain before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
56° | 44°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
54° | 46°
Fri A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
51° | 38°
Sat A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 35°
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Petroglyph in Fish Cove
Petroglyph in Fish Cove

Fish Creek Panel is the largest pictograph/petroglyph panel in the Capitol Reef area you've probably never heard of!

This is a stunning panel that seems to have stayed off of most people's radar. The hike is short, and suitable for most everyone. The panel itself is large, stunning, and a must see. Oh, and did I mention the scenery nearby is breathtaking and those with a little more energy can visit a small waterfall nearby? For a short adventure, this packs a lot of good stuff in a small area!

I was not expecting a whole lot when I visited, but I was amazed by its size and beauty. It truly is an outdoor art gallery.

History Note: In the late 1920's, when the creation of Capitol Reef National Monument was being discussed, this was proposed to be included in the monument as a separate area. When surveyors visited the site, it had already been dug up and vandalized, so it was not included in the monument. That gives a sense of how special this panel is! Please do not touch the rock or otherwise vandalize the panel.
The panel in Fish Creek Cove near Torrey
The panel in Fish Creek Cove near Torrey

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