Red Hole Draw | Western Swell

Hiking Red Hole Draw - Western Swell Hiking Red Hole Draw

Western Swell

Overview

RATING: Easy / Moderate Hike

Sat

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 33, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

33 | 16

Sun

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

38 | 18

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

34 | 14

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 16

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 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.

Sat

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 33, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

33 | 16

Sun

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

38 | 18

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

34 | 14

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 16

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 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 among the canyons, boulders, and washes in 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. The road has gotten a bit better in the last few years, but a true 4-wheel drive can be nice but likely no required. 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 and the spectacular Quail panel. There are some petroglyphs as well, though the pictographs were the highlight to me.The area has astounding views and, after visiting the rock art, is an excellent place to wander and explore a bit.

Funks Cave - Red Hole Draw

Funks Cave - Red Hole Draw

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