Polka Dot Man | Potash Road

Hiking Polka Dot Man - Potash Road Hiking Polka Dot Man

Potash Road

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Thu Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
81° | 62°
Fri A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
83° | 60°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 58°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 57°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 55°
RATING: Short Hike
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
Thu Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
81° | 62°
Fri A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
83° | 60°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 58°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 57°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 55°
Another part of the panel.
Another part of the panel.

This is a hike that, in my opinion, has it all. A short, yet complex approach with a bit of scrambling, stunning views along the way, and a well preserved and impressive rock art panel. The route is complex enough and requires enough easy 4th class scrambling to not be suitable for beginners. Dogs and kids will likely need a hand.

The reward for a bit of scrambling and route finding is unparalleled views of the Colorado River and one of the most unique rock art panels I have seen in the area. The panel is perched high on a ledge that is difficult to reach, which has helped it stay pristine and free of vandalism. Because of its location, binoculars and a good zoom lens for your camera are recommended.

Family portrait at the base of the wall.
Family portrait at the base of the wall.

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