Black Dragon Wash Pictographs

I visited the Black Dragon Wash Pictographs on the 16th of October, 2011. The wash is named for the "Black Dragon," a pictograph that resembles a winged dragon. 

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The mouth of Black Dragon Wash

Sadly, someone has drawn around the faded red paint with chalk. This is also vandalism.

Brownie impatiently waiting for me.

I made Charlie Brown stay behind for this one. The short trail up to the pictographs is steep and rocky.

 More information on this site:
www.emerycounty.com


Directions to this site:
http://www.emerycounty.com/travel/brochures/nswellwebdownload.pdf

Black Dragon Canyon:  From  http://climb-utah.com/index.htm
          Black Dragon Canyon is very popular with rock art enthusiasts.  The panel receives its name from a pictograph, which resembles a flying dragon.  Pictographs and petroglyphs are spread out along the base of the high canyon walls.  Unfortunately, the site has been seriously damage by inconsiderate visitors.  DO NOT outline pictographs with chalk for photographing.

Location: Black Dragon Canyon is located just north of I-70 near the San Rafael River.  From Green River Utah go west on I-70 for 12 1/2 miles.  50-feet west of mile marker 147 is a graded county road on the north side of I-70, there is no sign.  If you are eastbound on I-70, the is an underpass 2 miles east at mile marker 149 that you can use to safely turn around.  Go through the gate and follow the graded road north for 0.7 miles.  There is a track on the west (left) which leads to the start of the Pictograph Canyon hike.  Continue on the main road for 0.3 miles to the fork in the road.  The left (west) fork leads to Black Dragon Canyon.  The right fork leads to the San Rafael River.  The Famous Black Dragon Panel (GPS Coordinates N38 56' 29", W110 25' 27") is located 0.6 miles up the left fork on the north (right) side of the canyon, behind a log BLM fence.  The last 1/2 mile of track before the panel is occasionally washed out, which means an easy hike is required.

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Vintage Style Photos:

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.

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Entering Sego Canyon:

Rock Art:

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

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/more/cultural/archaeology/places_to_visit/sego_canyon.html

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