Story Rock | Skull Valley

Hiking Story Rock - Skull Valley Hiking Story Rock

Skull Valley

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Thu Rain showers likely before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
55° | 39°
Fri A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
48° | 23°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 25°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 35°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 46°
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RATING: Easy/Moderate Hike 700' of elevation gain during the hike
SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring recommended.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Generally at trailhead
Thu Rain showers likely before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
55° | 39°
Fri A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
48° | 23°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 25°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 35°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 46°
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rock artdog friendlyfamily friendlyghost townaccess: 2wd
Turtle at Story Rock near Iosepa
Turtle at Story Rock near Iosepa

The settlers of Iosepa, in addition to leaving a well-kept cemetery, also left their mark on the area at Story Rock. The rock, a large boulder, sits alone on Salt Mountain. The Iosepa settlers carved petroglyphs into the rock, presumably, to tell a story of their roots in Polynesia.

Though not old by most standards (carved after 1889), the petroglyphs hold a mesmerizing mystique. Unique to any others in Utah, the symbols are fascinating to see and leaving the viewer pondering the story the artists were trying convey.

Note: The hike is off trail on exposed foothills. Snake risk is HIGH in warmer times of the year. We saw two garter snakes on our relatively cool April visit, but there are sure to be rattlers as well. Be snake aware, or visit in cooler times of the year! The hike is do-able in the winter if there is not much snow on the ground.
Skull Valley from the approach
Skull Valley from the approach

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