Parowan Gap

A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park.

Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

Parowan Gap

Campsite

Ancient Ruins and Rock Art

This page contains a discussion of the rock art found along the Parowan Gap, north of Cedar City, Utah. All photographs are from our personal collection. If you'd like to see more rock art from this location, or if you'd like to see higher resolution or larger images, send us an e-mail message and we'll see what we can do.

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Overview

Several centuries ago Native Americans traveling through what is now known as The Narrows of Parowan Gap stopped and pecked designs onto the surfaces of large boulders and outcrops along the west side of the Gap. The petroglyphs in The Narrows are thought to be the work of several cultural groups and represent a long period of use by native cultures. The petroglyphs are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Area:	N/A
Elevation:	Between 5,559 feet and 5,566 feet, at road level.
Fees:	None
Hours:	All of the time.
Visitor Center:	None
Facilities:	None
Directions:	From Cedar City: Drive north on Main Street, or take Interstate 15 Exit 62 to Utah Highway 130. Continue north 13.5 miles, then turn east (right) for 2.5 miles to Parowan Gap. From Parowan: Drive north on Main Street to 400 North. Turn west (left) for 10.5 miles to near milepost 19. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): West End: 37 54.62 N; 112 59.217 W. East End: 37 54.578 N; 112 59.12 W.
Weather:	See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	Don't climb beyond the fences. See Archaeological Site Etiquette. See American Antiquities Act of 1906. See Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. Archaeological Resources Protection Act Hotline: 800-227-7286. See Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Restrictions and Regulations. See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

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Camping

There is no camping at this location.

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Hiking

There are no established hiking trails at this location.

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Landmarks

Near the Gap
Cedar Breaks National Monument Snow Canyon State Park	Zion National Park

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Maps

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Books and Resources

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Related Sites

Note: Remember to bookmark this site before you venture off down these side trails. They lead to other Web sites that we do not control. We cannot vouch for the content on, nor do we endorse, these sites. The following links are only intended to assist you in your quest for further related information. If you discover a broken link, or a link with inappropriate content, or know of a link that should be listed here, please let us know.

Beaver River Resource Area
365 South Main Street, Cedar City, Utah 84720; phone: 435-586-2458.

Cedar City and Brian Head Tourism and Convention Bureau
Phone: 435-586-5124 or 800-354-4849.

Cedar City District
176 East D. L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, Utah 84720; phone: 435-586-2401.

Parowan Gap
Utah.com site.


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This page was last updated Sunday, October 12, 2008

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