Hiking Fish Creek Panel - Torrey

Overview

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( Rated 4.2 / 15 Ratings )

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RATING: Easy Hiking

LENGTH: 1+ hours (1.7 miles)

SEASON: Any

GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear

WATER: None, bring all you need.

Wed

81° | 54°

Thu

84° | 55°

Fri

81° | 55°

Sat

81° | 55°

Sun

77° | 52°

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.