Red Hole Draw |

Western Swell

Hiking Red Hole Draw - Western Swell Hiking Red Hole Draw

Western Swell

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RATING: Easy / Moderate Hike

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

47 | 25

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

47 | 23

Fri

A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

40 | 22

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

36 | 15

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 15

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SEASON: Spring/Fall. Roads need to be dry to access the trailhead. Hot summers.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None, bring all you need.

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

47 | 25

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

47 | 23

Fri

A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

40 | 22

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

36 | 15

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 15

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The first pictograph panel above Red Hole Draw

The first pictograph panel above Red Hole Draw

Native peoples heavily used the western edge of the San Rafael Swell. There are many rock art sites hidden amongst the canyons, boulders, and washes on this desolate-looking transition zone from the desert to the mountains farther west. Red Hole Draw is one such site in this sea of rolling sagebrush.

The journey to Red Hole Draw requires a high-clearance vehicle, though I would recommend a true 4-wheel drive. An endless plain of wash crossing on a rough 2-track separates the main from Red Hole. Once at Red Hole, a short hike reveals several fantastic pictograph sites, including Funks Cave. There are some petroglyphs as well, though the pictographs were the highlight to me.

Funks Cave - Red Hole Draw

Funks Cave - Red Hole Draw

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