Story Rock | Skull Valley

Hiking Story Rock - Skull Valley Hiking Story Rock

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Mon Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 13 mph.
88° | 55°
Tue Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
85° | 59°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 52°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 48°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 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
Mon Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 13 mph.
88° | 55°
Tue Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
85° | 59°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 52°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 48°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 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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