Hiking Mussentuchit Wash
Western Swell
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Mon 47 | 20 |
Tue 46 | 22 |
Wed 35 | 16 |
Thu 39 | 13 |
Fri 45 | 25 |
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Mon 47 | 20 |
Tue 46 | 22 |
Wed 35 | 16 |
Thu 39 | 13 |
Fri 45 | 25 |
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Mussentuchit Wash is often visited for the petroglyph panel on its rim. The panel is fairly large, with a mix of several distinctive styles of rock art over several different periods. The shapes and symbols are quite a mix, and fascinating to ponder.
We found the panel a treat to visit but found the gorge that the wash cuts through this part of the San Rafael Swell to be equally fascinating. The geology of this section of the wash is a mix of Curtis Formation sandstone on top of grey basalts with areas of Entrada sandstone. As the wash cuts a path through the layers, the colors and textures that are visible are quite striking. A loop hike visiting the panel, gorge, and looping back near Sand Cove Spring makes for an excellent 2 to 3 hour outing.
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