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Ute Indian
Petroglyphs - Arches National Park
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This wall of petroglyphs is located in Arches
National Park, just off the Delicate
Arch hiking trail. As you make you way up the trail to
Delicate Arch you will see a small trail that forks off the main trail.
The trail to the petroglyphs is very short and adds approx 10 minutes to
your hike, but its well worth it. The stylized horse and rider
surrounded by bighorn sheep and dog-like animals is typical of Ute Indian
art work. These petroglyphs were carved sometime between A.D. 1650
and 1850. This rock art panel is important to many Native
Americans in this region because it was created by their ancestors.
When you visit this area please help protect this rock art by not
touching it. The oils from your skin hasten deterioration of these
fragile and irreplaceable cultural resources. |
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