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25 May, 2013
Sego Canyon Revisited
While on my misadventure, I returned to Green River, Utah early enough to make a quick trip out to Sego Canyon. It was a perfect time of the day to photograph rock art. And at least that way my misadventure wouldn't be a total loss. Thompson Springs is the turnoff for Sego Canyon and only about a 30 minute drive from Green River.
15 October, 2010
Sego Canyon Rock Art & Ghost Town, Utah
Sego Canyon— Unique in that three separate cultures left their ancient rock art at three separate panels, including Barrier Canyon rock art (archaic), Fremont rock art, and Ute figures are represented there.
A well preserved ghost town and ruins of a coal mine are located nearby. Visitors are advised to plan for at least a half day to explore this exciting area.
Entering Sego Canyon:
Rock Art:
How To Get There: To reach the rock art panels, take Exit 185 off I-70, proceed on State Highway 94 through Thompson, and continue driving approximately three miles to Sego Canyon. Major rock art panels are visible from the road. To reach the ghost town of Sego, drive approximately 0.5 mile further up canyon until you reach a fork in the road. Turn right at the Sego Canyon sign. Proceed for about a mile, and you will see a cemetery and other historic structures. Please visit the site respectfully. The ghost town is on private property, but visitors are allowed to explore the area and take pictures.
To Reach the Ghost Town of Sego: drive 1/2 mile further up canyon on a maintained gravel road until you reach a fork in the road. Turn right at turn-off to Sego Canyon. The cemetery is seen immediately to the right. Keep heading up the road about another mile, and the ruins come into view. The town site is on private property, you are welcome to drive up and see the ruins. Just respect the land and structures.
Contact Information: For maps, brochures, and other information, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, Utah 84532. Telephone: (435) 259-2100
A well preserved ghost town and ruins of a coal mine are located nearby. Visitors are advised to plan for at least a half day to explore this exciting area.
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These pictographs are unique for their large size. (above)
They were giants!
Sego Ghost Town:
Sego Cemetery (above)
Main Building (below)
Watch out for houses! (below)
How To Get There: To reach the rock art panels, take Exit 185 off I-70, proceed on State Highway 94 through Thompson, and continue driving approximately three miles to Sego Canyon. Major rock art panels are visible from the road. To reach the ghost town of Sego, drive approximately 0.5 mile further up canyon until you reach a fork in the road. Turn right at the Sego Canyon sign. Proceed for about a mile, and you will see a cemetery and other historic structures. Please visit the site respectfully. The ghost town is on private property, but visitors are allowed to explore the area and take pictures.
To Reach the Ghost Town of Sego: drive 1/2 mile further up canyon on a maintained gravel road until you reach a fork in the road. Turn right at turn-off to Sego Canyon. The cemetery is seen immediately to the right. Keep heading up the road about another mile, and the ruins come into view. The town site is on private property, you are welcome to drive up and see the ruins. Just respect the land and structures.
Contact Information: For maps, brochures, and other information, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, Utah 84532. Telephone: (435) 259-2100
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