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This is one of the most interesting panels in the state and should be considered a must see.
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How to find Rochester Creek Panel
The Rochester Creek panel is one of the easiest panels to reach. Its locate near Ferron, Utah. Drive south from Ferron, on highway 10 to the Moore cutoff road. Which is located near milepost 22. Turn left on the paved road and follow it for 2 miles. There should be a sign pointing to the Rochester Creek panel. At 3.6 mile the road forms a "Y", go left. At 4.8 miles turn right and go up a small hill. At 5.5 miles park in the parking lot and follow the trail a half mile to the panel. The trail is a bit rough, although still a nice easy walk.
The Rochester Creek panel can also be reach from I-70. Take the Fremont junction exit and proceed north. the turn off is located between emery and Ferron at milepost 22.
Warnings
Even though this is an easy hike, everyone should carry their own water since there is very little if any shade. Summertime temperatures can reach well over 100 degrees.
What to see
The rock art panel is amazing! Also located on rocks nearby are also more writings. There is a huge number of animals located on the panel from several different time zones.
History
Once again these Petroglyphs were believed to be created by the Barrier Canyon Culture. Some expects believe the panel may have been created by the Fremont Indians. And also there is some expects that tend to believe that these petroglyphs could be even older, maybe back to the time of the dinosaurs.
'Dating' rock art is very difficult due to the rocks that are used. To reach an exact time period is almost impossible, so the artwork itself is used to come up with a date. The The Rochester Creek panel has some very exotic animals, that could have been in the dinosaur period.
Wildlife
When we were there we didn't see any other animals besides a few rabbits and lizards. Elk and Deer may also be found nearby.
Services
The only services in the area are located in Ferron, Utah. There are several gas stations, one motel.
Remember 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.