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How to find Buckhorn Wash: Buckhorn Wash is located in the San Rafael Swell. It can be reached from either I-70 or from Huntington, Utah. From I-70 head west from Green River, Utah and turn off at mile marker ??? and continue north on the dirt road What to see: In Buckhorn Wash there are several things to see. A favorite stop for kids is the dinosaur track, and then on to several petroglyph panels. The Swinging Bridge was built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The bridge spans the San Rafael River, and has been used until he early 90's. although it is not possible to still drive across the bridge, it is still safe for SUV's and walking. Located in the canyon are several Petroglyph panels. The largest and easiest to find dates back 2,000 year to the Barrier Canyon people. There are two kinds of artwork, the petroglyphs and the pictographs by the Fremont Indians. The Petroglyphs are carved or pecked in the stone walls with another rock or hard object. The Pictographs are painted on with a mixture of hematite and animal fats, eggs or some other liquid. This is absorbed in the sandstone and preserved for thousands of years. The first group of artwork is located near the road. The panel is considered to be huge. There is also a pit toilet. Also there is a place where an outlaw signed his name on the rock wall. Matt Warner ran with the Wild Bunch and Butch Cassidy in the early 1900's. On February 17, 1920 he visited the canyon and left his autograph behind. The dinosaur track is must see for all kids. Its located on a rock shelf just 10 to 15 feet above the road.
What wildlife is present Leave no trace: The Native American rock art can be ruined if they are touched. Please don't touch, trace, chalk, or wet the panels since this can destroy the artifacts. Please do not pick up or removed any items either. The panels have been here for thousands of years, please help them remain here for thousands more.
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