parowan gap petroglyphs

SusieofSLC

The area was established and well put together with parking, vault bathrooms, and sidewalks to look at the ancient arts.This was recommended by the nice lady at the Parowan City Visitor's center. We was so worth our time to see it, especially as we saw it about 1.5 hours before dusk.

dmdalsoglio

Well spent, could have stayed for hours! We were only able to spend about twenty minutes. We plan on going back again in the near future.

CountryLu

The improvements at this location make it easy for all ages to view ancient rock art. There are some unique designs not observed at other sites. The art is a trigger for imaginative minds and spurs conversations of life long ago.

TeamFlounder

Petroglyphs dating back 12,000 years, which is just plain stunning. The site is a gem, as many Glyphs here in southern Utah have little to no information presented by the state but this one does. Great day and experience.

Y741FZsteveh

Never really knew what a petroglyph was or, even heard of one, until I went to Parowan, UT. Saw the sign on my way from work back to motel and decided to surf them and take a view of them on Thanksgiving.They are some interesting artifacts prepared a long term ago and are still viewable to the naked eye. I have seen pictures of these items in magazines and, in person, they can swarm your imagination.

yesiamlinda

There they were... We drove right past them at first, but when we went back, we felt silly for missing them! They are well worth the effort to get to as you can just look up and see them! No need to climb up any mountains, as we first thought. You'll want to get out to really take them in. Wow, a message from LONG ago!!! Still there!!! Way cool!

jg3arrow

Human history from at least 12,000 years ago is on display here in the form of Fremont Indian etchings on the rocks either side of the Parowan Gap (a cut eroded thru a mountain made by an ancient, long-gone river). It's rather amazing that this many etchings are in such an accessible area. I would have thought I would have to travel to Central America to see something of this quality. Sad that it is so seldom visited. I highly recommend it. Free. Free parking. Free restrooms. About 11 miles west of downtown Parowan out Gap Rd. About 20 miles north of Cedar City on the Minersville Hwy.

Canadian181

I did not know about the Gap, but found a brochure on it at the visitor centre in Cedar City, Utah. And am I ever glad I did! The petroglyphs are really excellent (I'm an archaeologist by training) and being there just prior to sunset is quite special. Also inadvertently special was I was there on a Sunday, thus missing all the construction that is going on. The Bureau of Land Management is putting up a nice looking fence, installing signage and interpretation, and building a little ampitheatre. I have gained great respect for the BLM for its work in Utah. The main attraction is the so-called "zipper" petroglyph that researchers say may be a solar calendar. I would agree, as the zipper sure looks like the gap itself from which the sun shines through. This site is a few miles from the town of Parowan and is worth the visit.

dianek962

This site is very well worth the few miles off the beaten path to get there. The Gap itself is very interesting, but the petroglyphs are the main attraction. I've actually never seen so many in one place before. They're right by the road so you don't have to climb or hike to get to them, and there are interpretive signs. It is also wheelchair friendly, as they just finished a very nice parking area and sidewalks that go along both sides of the Gap so you can see everything. Very, very nice. I appreciate the work they've done to protect this precious art and to make people feel welcome to visit. Just lovely.

jmasverde

It used to be that only the locals knew about this set of petroglyphs but when we were out there this afternoon we only saw cars from out of state which is awesome. You can see these petroglyphs literally from the road. But you should get out and look at them. You can also cross the road and there is a little "Cave" that has more of them in. Also on the summer solstice the sun sets right in the gap and there is a bit of a festival gathering that takes place. Definitely a place to check out.

Ay_tim

For how cool they are, it's amazing that you don't have to try harder to enjoy them. It's free also. There are really nice paved highways going to the petroglyphs from either side. When we were there today, they were in the process of adding sidewalks. Bathrooms and a pavilion are soon to follow. That will make it so that you can view almost all the artwork from a wheelchair. I went with older family members that can't walk very far and it was easy for them. Many of the petroglyphs are quite close to the walkway. They are easy to see without binoculars or any hiking. You can see all of it in about 30 minutes. If all you did was park, and walk from one end to the other and back again, it would only take you 4-5 minutes. It's amazing that something so cool has been so well preserved with no one out there to guard or watch over it.

6GregN

These Petroglyphs are really cool. They are well worth the drive to see them! There needs to be better signs on the road leading out to them as far as how much further since the gps I was using said we were there at least 1.5 miles before we actually got to them. We kept driving to see if they could be a little further.

344LisaJ

Its a short ride out of town to see the petroglyphs, but well worth the drive. There are a lot of them. They have a short fence along the rocks so people do not climb on them, but I does not obstruct the view. You can also see across the road were in the 1800's two different people had scratched there name and date on the rocks also. Don't forget to stop and see the salt flats on your way.

desertdweller06

Parowan Gap is easily accessed out 400 North from Parowan. Road is paved the entire way and the parking area is directly next to the petroglyphs. Many are visible right from the car. Beautiful panels of petroglyphs high and low on the rock faces. A fence has been erected to protect this ancient wonder and it also provides guidance how far to walk to see them. Single cars came and went, no crowds in early May. A ton of fun to see a wide variety of petroglyphs in a condensed area.

coryc639

We viewed petroglyphs at Parowan Gap. We arrived at the site after a short, easy drive from Cedar City, Utah on paved roads. There is an adequate parking area. No hiking is required to view prominent petroglyphs. They can be seen after a short walk on a flat surface. The Zipper Glyph can be readily spotted. There is no admission charge. Our family enjoyed our time at the site. We left with an appreciation of the ancient records we observed.