Dutchman Arch - Locomotive Point | San Rafael Swell

Roadside Attraction Dutchman Arch - Locomotive Point - San Rafael Swell Roadside Attraction Dutchman Arch - Locomotive Point

San Rafael Swell

Overview

RATING: Easy Walking
MAPS: SAN RAFAEL KNOB, UT; THE BLOCKS, UT

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

82 | 62

Sun

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

84 | 64

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 65

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 63

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 83.

83 | 63

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SEASON: Any

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

82 | 62

Sun

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

84 | 64

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 65

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 63

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 83.

83 | 63

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Dutchman Arch

Dutchman Arch

Dutchman Arch is a small arch visible from I-70. It is easy to visit, and fun for kids.

Locomotive Point has a small, but very dark and defined pictograph panel. Due to their close proximities to I-70 and each other, this makes a great side trip while passing by.

Dutchman Arch

Dutchman Arch

Locomotive Point Pictograph Panel 2

Locomotive Point Pictograph Panel 2

Getting There

Note: You used to be able to get off the freeway near Dutchman arch. This is no longer the case, you now need to follow the longer directions listed below.

Take exit 131 from I-70 (about 30 miles west of Green River). Go south off the freeway.

  • Reset your odometer on the south side of the freeway. ( 12S 529655E 4303563N / 38°52'50"N 110°39'29"W )
  • 3.8 miles from the freeway you will find a signed junction for Head of Sinbad. Go right at this junction toward Head of Sinbad. ( 12S 525540E 4299475N / 38°50'37"N 110°42'20"W )
  • 1.0 miles past this junction a road comes in on the left, stay right. ( 12S 524095E 4298719N / 38°50'13"N 110°43'21"W )
  • Stay on this main road for 3.4 more miles (4.4 from the first junction) to a signed junction to Dutchman Arch. ( 12S 519546E 4301513N / 38°51'44"N 110°46'29"W )
  • Go right, crossing under the freeway in 0.5 miles. ( 12S 519168E 4302140N / 38°52'04"N 110°46'45"W )
  • After crossing under the freeway, the area is a maze of roads. Below is the easiest way to get to each place.
  • Dutchmans Arch
  • After the freeway the road branches into several forks, you should go left on road #641, following the fence a short distance then turning north. 0.2 miles from the highway is a junction, go left and Dutchman Arch will be on your right in 0.5 miles. ( 12S 518799E 4302532N / 38°52'17"N 110°46'60"W )
  • Locomotive Point
  • After the freeway, go right, on road #644. 0.2 miles from the freeway, go right. ( 12S 519074E 4302640N / 38°52'21"N 110°46'48"W )
  • 0.7 miles from the freeway, go left directly toward the cliff. ( 12S 519777E 4303013N / 38°52'33"N 110°46'19"W )
  • The panel is at the end of this road, 1.1 miles total from the freeway, and is easy to locate behind a log fence. ( 12S 519851E 4303547N / 38°52'50"N 110°46'16"W )
Locomotive Point Pictograph Panel

Locomotive Point Pictograph Panel

Traffic under the freeway!

Traffic under the freeway!

Route

Rock Art and Historic Site Etiquette
Rock art and historic sites are fragile, non-renewable cultural resources that, once damaged, can never be replaced. To ensure they are protected, please:
  • Avoid Touching the Petroglyphs: Look and observe, BUT DO NOT TOUCH!
  • Stay on the Trails: Stay on the most used trails when visiting sites, and don't create new trails or trample vegetation.
  • Photography and Sketching is Allowed: Do not introduce any foreign substance to enhance the carved and pecked images for photographic or drawing purposes. Altering, defacing, or damaging the petroglyphs is against the law -- even if the damage is unintentional.
  • Pets: Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.
  • Artifacts: If you happen to come across sherds (broken pottery) or lithics (flakes of stone tools), leave them where you see them. Once they are moved or removed, a piece of the past is forever lost.

Dutchman Arch

The arch is clearly visible right next to the road. You can drive right up to it.

Locomotive Point Panel

The panel is clearly marked as a fenced area. Enjoy the panels, they are impressive.


Maps

Printable Maps:

Freeway Underpass

12S 519148E 4302190N

38°52'06"N 110°46'45"W

Duchmans Arch

12S 518406E 4302632N

38°52'20"N 110°47'16"W

Petroglyphs

12S 519850E 4303547N

38°52'50"N 110°46'16"W

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