The Buckhorn Wash Ancient Petroglyphs and Pictographs

2000 years ago, ancient Native Americans pecked and painted this rock. The peckings on the rock are called petroglyphs, and the paintings on the rock are called pictographs. These drawings are on a cliff face right next to the main road through "The Buckhorn Wash" in the San Rafael Swell. This panel is some of the more accessible Native American Rock art to be found in the San Rafael Swell. 

There is a restroom on the way and at the Pictograph Panel. It is best to go in the early morning or the late afternoon so you can see the drawing’s details without the sun shining on the rock wall. Once you have seen this amazing rock art panel, continue down the road and visit the Swinging Bridge.