Overview

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Sego Canyon, near Thompson Springs, has several petroglyph and pictograph panels from the Fremont culture, Archaic period, Barrier Canyon period, and the Ute tribe. There is also a small ghost town with several decaying buildings.

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Getting There

Navigate to 39.018242, -109.709709.

The name "Sego Canyon Petroglyphs" is a bit confusing because the petroglyphs and pictographs are actually located in Thompson Canyon, which is right next to Sego Canyon. There are several types of rock art representing several different Indian cultures. The main panels are accessed from the parking area at 39? 1'5.67"N, 109?42'34.94"W.

Route

Main Petroglyph Panels

There are several very impressive pictograph panels located near the main parking area.

Thompson Canyon Arch

The Thompson Canyon Arch is located at 39? 1'4.76"N, 109?42'30.60"W.

Additional Petroglyph Panels

Located along the cliffs next to the corral: 39? 1'9.97"N, 109?42'35.76"W.

Sego Canyon Cemetary

Apparently there's a tombstone with a funny message, but we didn't see it. Located at: 39? 1'24.21"N, 109?42'38.76"W.

Sego Ghost Town

The Sego Ghost Town is a bit spread out. There a couple of small buildings at 39? 1'56.13"N, 109?42'17.57"W.

An old bridge at 39? 1'59.88"N, 109?42'14.24"W.

Several buildings and two cars at 39? 2'1.16"N, 109?42'10.56"W.

A house at 39? 1'21.62"N, 109?42'39.48"W.

Location

Closest City or Region: Thompson Springs, Utah

Coordinates: 39.018242, -109.709709

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June 12, 2014 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Troop 601,

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April 14, 2012 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Zac Dye, Bryce Ball,

Story

We stopped at Sego Canyon on our way home from Arches. We really enjoyed the rock art and the ghost town.

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