Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

For thousands of years, ancient peoples in the Utah desert created rock art by painting and inscribing images into boulders and cliffs. Along Highway 279, a Utah Scenic Byway just outside Moab, visitors can explore several significant rock art sites. The area offers easy access to these archaeological treasures, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Today, travelers can wander along the byway, observing the detailed petroglyphs and pictographs that offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of the region’s early inhabitants.