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Utah Hike of the Week: Dry Fork Canyon Petroglyphs near Vernal

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The trails at McConkie Ranch in Dry Fork Canyon near Vernal pass by some of the most marvelous ancient rock art you can find anywhere in Utah. Characters are shown toting severed heads and intricatelyccarved weaponry, all in vivid detail.

The entire site is on private land, but the McConkie-McKenzie family has opened the ranch to visitors. There is a small welcome center with a donation box, soda and water for sale, and printed information about the site. The family maintains two trails to the petroglyphs; bring binoculars or a camera with zoom features to view the famous Sun Carriers panel, also known as the Three Kings panel.