Overview

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Located approximately 1 mile from the Quarry Visitor Center, the Swelter Shelter site features a variety of both petroglyphs and pictographs, designed by the Fremont Culture. The site is an easy walk, approximately 200 feet from the parking area.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 10 minutes

Length: 400 ft round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Park Entrance

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Links: https://www.nps.gov/places/sweltershelterpetroglyphs.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 40.436702, -109.291933.

Park in the pullout on the south side of the road.

Route

From the trailhead, follow the well-maintained trail northeast for about 200 feet. The Swelter Shelter site is a small alcove in the cliff face. There is an interpretive sign at the site.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Dinosaur National Monument

Coordinates: 40.437492, -109.292588

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July 21, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jaren Wagner, Killian Wagner,

Story

We all took a quick walk up to the Swelter Shelter petroglyphs. People were still fresh, and it was nice out.

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