Overview

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Big Panel and Hidden Panel are probably the second-best petroglyph panels along Buckhorn Draw Road, after the Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel. These panels feature many Fremont style petroglyphs in two panels.

The first, aptly named Big Panel, is the bigger panel and includes many figures holding hands as well as sheep and geometric shapes. Many of the petroglyphs in this panel appear to be of modern origin though.

The second panel, Hidden Panel is located around the corner to the east and is missed by many visitors. This panel features several large sheep.

This rock art site is also known as Cattle Guard Panel because there used to be a cattle guard across the road here.

Trail Condition: Class 3 (Trail may have sections where hands are needed. Trail may not be visible in spots or may not exist at all.)

Time: 15-30 minutes

Length: 0.27 mile loop

Elevation Gain: 170 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/san-rafael-swell/buckhornwash

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Closest City or Region: Castle Dale, Utah

Coordinates: 39.155815, -110.720180

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May 25, 2025 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

On Sunday morning, we double-checked to make sure the pharmacy would be open when we got there and discovered it was actually closed on Sundays. So instead, we drove down Buckhorn Wash Road. We drove down to Swinging Bridge and worked our way back up the road, stopping at various sites along the way.

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