An off-the-radar expanse of photographic bliss, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State
Park is where weekend warriors can leave footprints in soft sand. Walk among
old juniper, and pinion and ponderosa pines. Then take your shoes off to leave
footprints in the orange-red sand dunes. These geological oddities were formed
by the continual erosion of the nearby Navajo sandstone cliffs.

Coral Pink covers 3,730 acres. The sand dunes are open for hiking and kid-
friendly playing. About 90-percent of the dunes are open for ATV riders, an
attraction for which this state park has become ever popular. Coral Pink is an
excellent addition for travelers on Utah's Road to Mighty visiting Zion
National Park, Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell.
Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site.

An off-the-radar expanse of photographic bliss, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is where weekend warriors can leave footprints in soft sand. Walk among old juniper, and pinion and ponderosa pines. Then take your shoes off to leave footprints in the orange-red sand dunes. These geological oddities were formed by the continual erosion of the nearby Navajo sandstone cliffs.

Coral Pink covers 3,730 acres. The sand dunes are open for hiking and kid-friendly playing. About 90-percent of the dunes are open for ATV riders, an attraction for which this state park has become ever popular. Coral Pink is an excellent addition for travelers on Utah's Road to Mighty visiting Zion National Park, Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/coral-pink-sand-dunes-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=345131" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>.

$8/car $4/Utah seniors (62 and over). Camping fees separate.

Bird's eye view of the park

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

A popular off-roading venue is the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, located about 20
miles west of Kanab. Dunes enthusiasts can travel over 1500 acres of open sand
dunes covering the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and the extreme northern
end of BLM's Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area.

The dunes are co-managed by the BLM and Utah State Parks. Please observe
proper OHV etiquette and Wilderness Study Area (WSA) regulations when
travelling in the Moquith Mountain WSA.

A popular off-roading venue is the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, located about 20 miles west of Kanab. Dunes enthusiasts can travel over 1500 acres of open sand dunes covering the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and the extreme northern end of BLM's Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The dunes are co-managed by the BLM and Utah State Parks. Please observe proper OHV etiquette and Wilderness Study Area (WSA) regulations when travelling in the Moquith Mountain WSA.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes

The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite gives you vast views of the Kaibab
Indian Reservation and the beautiful sandstone cliffs that surround the area.
There are hundreds of tracks at this site with at least six different types of
footprints preserved in the colorful sandstone. This site contains one of the
highest diversity of fossil vertebrate tracks for the Early Jurassic time
period in North America. You will find three informational panels near the
parking area for this site. They provide information on the types of animals
that made the tracks, how many tracks there are, as well as a brief history of
the area. The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is open to foot traffic
only and is 0.5 miles round trip. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not
allowed. Dogs are welcome, but dog poop must be carried out. Disposal bags and
a trash can are located at the trailhead. For more information, detailed maps,
and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite gives you vast views of the Kaibab Indian Reservation and the beautiful sandstone cliffs that surround the area. There are hundreds of tracks at this site with at least six different types of footprints preserved in the colorful sandstone. This site contains one of the highest diversity of fossil vertebrate tracks for the Early Jurassic time period in North America.  You will find three informational panels near the parking area for this site. They provide information on the types of animals that made the tracks, how many tracks there are, as well as a brief history of the area.   The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is open to foot traffic only and is 0.5 miles round trip. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but dog poop must be carried out. Disposal bags and a trash can are located at the trailhead.  For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

Moccasin Mountain Kiosk

Cottonwood Trail is a 10-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking and equestrian
trail on the southwest side of Kanab, UT. The trail slopes up and down several
drainages as it weaves through the foothills at the base of the Vermilion
Cliffs. As it passes through pinion and juniper trees, Cottonwood trail
provides a great opportunity to enjoy native plants and wildlife.

Cottonwood Trail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and
motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but their waste must be
packed out. The trailhead offers a graveled parking area, an informational
kiosk, and a small picnic area with a table and grill, but no other amenities.
For more information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM)
in Kanab, UT.

Cottonwood Trail is primarily clay based. Please refrain from using the trail
when it is wet or snow covered to protect the trail surface.

Cottonwood Trail is a 10-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking and equestrian trail on the southwest side of Kanab, UT. The trail slopes up and down several drainages as it weaves through the foothills at the base of the Vermilion Cliffs. As it passes through pinion and juniper trees, Cottonwood trail provides a great opportunity to enjoy native plants and wildlife.Cottonwood Trail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but their waste must be packed out. The trailhead offers a graveled parking area, an informational kiosk, and a small picnic area with a table and grill, but no other amenities. For more information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.Cottonwood Trail is primarily clay based. Please refrain from using the trail when it is wet or snow covered to protect the trail surface.

Cottonwood Trail

This wilderness area is in Arizona (contiguous to the 44,531 acre Canaan
Mountain Wilderness in Utah designated in 2009).

The Cottonwood Point Wilderness (6,860 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the
Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Cottonwood Point Wilderness became
part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System
established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy
challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for
solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave
No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural
and experiential qualities.

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of
the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.

**Leave No Trace principles:**

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

**Regulations:**  
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders,
wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including
helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

This wilderness area is in Arizona (contiguous to the 44,531 acre Canaan Mountain Wilderness in Utah designated in 2009). 
 
 
The Cottonwood Point Wilderness (6,860 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Cottonwood Point Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the <a href="http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisact" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Act of 1964</a>. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. 
How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.Leave No Trace principles:<ol><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_1.php" rel="nofollow">Plan Ahead and Prepare</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_2.php" rel="nofollow">Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_3.php" rel="nofollow">Dispose of Waste Properly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_4.php" rel="nofollow">Leave What You Find</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_5.php" rel="nofollow">Minimize Campfire Impacts</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_6.php" rel="nofollow">Respect Wildlife</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_7.php" rel="nofollow">Be Considerate of Other Visitors</a></li></ol>Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Cottonwood Point Wilderness

The Greenhalgh (pronounced “Green-off”) Trail is a three- to four-mile
roundtrip out-and-back hiking and equestrian trail north of Kanab, UT. The
trail is named for the Greenhalgh brothers, two local characters who
homesteaded the area in the 1900s.

There are two primary trailheads. Hikers and equestrian users with full-sized
vehicles can park on the northeast side of Kanab Creek and continue on foot to
the ATV trailhead roughly 0.4 miles down the road. Hikers with ATVs can cross
the bridge and drive 0.4 miles to the ATV trailhead.

From the ATV trailhead, the Greenhalgh Trail follows an old stock trail once
used to carry mail across the Coral Pink Sand Dunes from towns to the west.
After just over 0.5 miles, the trail splits from the historic mail route and
begins to climb the cliffs on the northern side of Trail Canyon. It continues
for roughly one mile before ending at a scenic overlook just below the mesa
top.

Please respect private landowners and do not enter private land on top of the
mesa.

The GreenhalghTrail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and
motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail. Dogs are welcome, but their
waste must be packed out. The trailheads are minimally developed, and no
amenities are available. For more information and detailed maps, visit the
Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.

The Greenhalgh (pronounced “Green-off”) Trail is a three- to four-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking and equestrian trail north of Kanab, UT. The trail is named for the Greenhalgh brothers, two local characters who homesteaded the area in the 1900s.There are two primary trailheads. Hikers and equestrian users with full-sized vehicles can park on the northeast side of Kanab Creek and continue on foot to the ATV trailhead roughly 0.4 miles down the road. Hikers with ATVs can cross the bridge and drive 0.4 miles to the ATV trailhead.From the ATV trailhead, the Greenhalgh Trail follows an old stock trail once used to carry mail across the Coral Pink Sand Dunes from towns to the west. After just over 0.5 miles, the trail splits from the historic mail route and begins to climb the cliffs on the northern side of Trail Canyon. It continues for roughly one mile before ending at a scenic overlook just below the mesa top. Please respect private landowners and do not enter private land on top of the mesa.The GreenhalghTrail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail. Dogs are welcome, but their waste must be packed out. The trailheads are minimally developed, and no amenities are available. For more information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.

Greenhalgh Trail

Tom’s Canyon Trail is a 2.5-mile loop hiking and equestrian trail to the
northeast of Kanab, Utah. The trail offers horseback riders and hikers a
gentle ramble through sagebrush, dry ravines, and up a box canyon. The trail
ends at a small picnic area with hitching posts. An unmaintained route
continues for 0.25 miles to a scenic Weeping Rock at the base of the canyon.

Tom’s Canyon Trail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and
motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but their waste must be
packed out. The trail is primarily clay based. Please refrain from using the
trail when it is wet or snow covered to protect the trail surface. For more
information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab,
UT.

Tom’s Canyon Trail is a 2.5-mile loop hiking and equestrian trail to the northeast of Kanab, Utah. The trail offers horseback riders and hikers a gentle ramble through sagebrush, dry ravines, and up a box canyon. The trail ends at a small picnic area with hitching posts. An unmaintained route continues for 0.25 miles to a scenic Weeping Rock at the base of the canyon.

Tom’s Canyon Trail is open to foot and horse traffic only; bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but their waste must be packed out. The trail is primarily clay based. Please refrain from using the trail when it is wet or snow covered to protect the trail surface. For more information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.

Tom's Canyon Trail

The Peek-A-Boo Staging Area is a large, graveled parking area with picnic
tables, fire pits, and a Kanab Field Office Transportation Map on the kiosk.
It is used to access the Peek-A-Boo slot canyon and the surrounding area. For
more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

The Peek-A-Boo Staging Area is a large, graveled parking area with picnic tables, fire pits, and a Kanab Field Office Transportation Map on the kiosk. It is used to access the Peek-A-Boo slot canyon and the surrounding area.   For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

Peek-A-Boo Staging Area

Beneath vermilion cliffs, American Indians, Mormon ranchers, plants, animals,
and many others have depended on the life-giving water found at the desert
oasis at Pipe Spring. Learn about settler and Kaibab Paiute life by exploring
the museum, historic fort, and cabins, garden, and Ridge Trail. Visit with
rangers and ranch animals, and attend living history demonstrations and talks.

Beneath vermilion cliffs, American Indians, Mormon ranchers, plants, animals, and many others have depended on the life-giving water found at the desert oasis at Pipe Spring. Learn about settler and Kaibab Paiute life by exploring the museum, historic fort, and cabins, garden, and Ridge Trail. Visit with rangers and ranch animals, and attend living history demonstrations and talks.

Pipe Spring National Monument

"Shunes creek has its origins on the rim of the Vermillion Cliffs in the
Shunes Creek Canyon drainage within the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. It enters
the parcel from the east and exits into the Canaan Mountain Wilderness on the
west. Shunes Creek has exceptional scenery and outstanding geologic features
that are similar to those in Zion National Park. Exploration and rock climbing
opportunities abound in the area and are enhanced by their proximity to Zion.
Don’t Miss: Unparalleled scenery and solitude. "

"Shunes creek has its origins on the rim of the Vermillion Cliffs in the Shunes Creek Canyon drainage within the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. It enters the parcel from the east and exits into the Canaan Mountain Wilderness on the west. Shunes Creek has exceptional scenery and outstanding geologic features that are similar to those in Zion National Park. Exploration and rock climbing opportunities abound in the area and are enhanced by their proximity to Zion. Don’t Miss: Unparalleled scenery and solitude. "

Shunes Creek Wild and Scenic River

The Hog Canyon OHV Trail System is a network of technical motorized trails
north of Kanab, UT offering OHV enthusiasts roughly 30 miles of trails through
spectacular terrain ranging from easy sand to extreme rock crawling.

The Hog Canyon OHV trails navigate steep inclines, rocky surfaces, narrow
passages, and deep sand and are suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs,
UTVs, dirtbikes, and other off-highway vehicles. They are not recommended for
street or two-wheel-drive vehicles. Hiking, biking, and equestrian use of the
trails is allowed, but non-motorized users should exercise situational
awareness as motorized users may not expect to encounter other user groups.

The trail system is primarily accessed by trailheads located on its eastern
and western entrances. The western trailhead includes a staging area and an
informational kiosk. The eastern trailhead includes an informational kiosk but
no other amenities. Riders arriving from the east generally stage vehicles at
the Crocodile Staging Area.

The Hog Canyon OHV Trail System is a network of technical motorized trails north of Kanab, UT offering OHV enthusiasts roughly 30 miles of trails through spectacular terrain ranging from easy sand to extreme rock crawling. The Hog Canyon OHV trails navigate steep inclines, rocky surfaces, narrow passages, and deep sand and are suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, dirtbikes, and other off-highway vehicles. They are not recommended for street or two-wheel-drive vehicles. Hiking, biking, and equestrian use of the trails is allowed, but non-motorized users should exercise situational awareness as motorized users may not expect to encounter other user groups.The trail system is primarily accessed by trailheads located on its eastern and western entrances. The western trailhead includes a staging area and an informational kiosk. The eastern trailhead includes an informational kiosk but no other amenities. Riders arriving from the east generally stage vehicles at the Crocodile Staging Area.

Hog Canyon OHV Trail System

Peek-A-Boo, also commonly known as Red Canyon, is an easy, short hike (0.7
miles round trip) into one of the most beautiful slot canyons in the area. The
stunning orange, sandstone walls make an amazing backdrop for photographs. In
the canyon, you will find ancient Moqui Steps climbing the canyon wall as well
as logs balanced between the canyon walls above you.

Keep in mind, deep sand makes the route to Peek-A-Boo difficult, and in some
cases, impassable. In recent years, flash floods have pushed boulders into the
Peek-A-Boo Canyon, creating drop-offs that may pose challenges for visitors.
Floods frequently change the height and difficulty of these obstacles by
depositing or washing away sediment and debris.

For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

Peek-A-Boo, also commonly known as Red Canyon, is an easy, short hike (0.7 miles round trip) into one of the most beautiful slot canyons in the area. The stunning orange, sandstone walls make an amazing backdrop for photographs. In the canyon, you will find ancient Moqui Steps climbing the canyon wall as well as logs balanced between the canyon walls above you. Keep in mind, deep sand makes the route to Peek-A-Boo difficult, and in some cases, impassable. In recent years, flash floods have pushed boulders into the Peek-A-Boo Canyon, creating drop-offs that may pose challenges for visitors. Floods frequently change the height and difficulty of these obstacles by depositing or washing away sediment and debris. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.

Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon

Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park, Canaan Mountain
Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44,500 acres of public land in
Washington County. In this wilderness, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo
Sandstone, bounded by 2,000-foot-high cliffs, has been sculpted by wind and
water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls, natural arches, and
slot canyons.

On the highest plateaus, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-
colored slickrock. Pinyon pine, Utah juniper, scrub oak, and sagebrush cover
the mountain slopes, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide
water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern, monkeyflower, and columbine.
Hawks, falcons, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls, while
ringtailed cats, deer, cougar, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the
canyon bottoms.

This wilderness provides opportunities for primitive recreational activities,
including hiking, equestrian trail riding, canyoneering, and camping. Several
routes exist on the southern end of the wilderness providing access to higher
elevations by way of steep canyons.

The Sawmill trail, however, follows an historic logging route and traverses a
large portion of the wilderness. Only one route is on the northern side and
provides access to Eagle Crags at about 5,200 feet. All of these routes are
primitive, not maintained on a regular basis, and not signed.

Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone, bounded by 2,000-foot-high cliffs, has been sculpted by wind and water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls, natural arches, and slot canyons. On the highest plateaus, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-colored slickrock. Pinyon pine, Utah juniper, scrub oak, and sagebrush cover the mountain slopes, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern, monkeyflower, and columbine. Hawks, falcons, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls, while ringtailed cats, deer, cougar, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the canyon bottoms.This wilderness provides opportunities for primitive recreational activities, including hiking, equestrian trail riding, canyoneering, and camping. Several routes exist on the southern end of the wilderness providing access to higher elevations by way of steep canyons. The Sawmill trail, however, follows an historic logging route and traverses a large portion of the wilderness. Only one route is on the northern side and provides access to Eagle Crags at about 5,200 feet. All of these routes are primitive, not maintained on a regular basis, and not signed.

Canaan Mountain Wilderness

The Mansard Trail is a roughly five-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking trail
accessed from the Vermilion Cliffs Estates subdivision to the east of Kanab,
UT. The trail climbs the Vermilion Cliffs to an alcove filled with unique,
approximately 870- to 1,070-year-old petroglyphs that have been pecked and
carved into the alcove’s sloping, sandstone floor.

From the trailhead, the Mansard Trail ascends approximately 950 feet over a
series of switchbacks, offering increasingly sweeping views of Kanab and the
plateaus of northern Arizona. As the trail reaches the top of the Vermilion
Cliffs, it negotiates a short section of rough stone slabs, which may require
a mild scramble. From here, the trail crosses the sandy plateau to arrive at
the base of the White Cliffs, where a scenic alcove contains petroglyphs from
the Pueblo II period (AD 950 to 1150).

Native American groups identify images like these as “rock writing,” because
they were a form of communication rather than decoration. **Respect and
protect rock writing and archaeological sites:**

**Keep discovery alive.** Archaeological sites are fragile and irreplaceable.
Treat sites with the respect they deserve so that future generations can
experience these direct links to the past.

**Don’t touch rock writing or make your own.** Never touch, deface, trace,
slide on, or otherwise damage rock writing. Direct contact with rock surfaces
causes the images to deteriorate, permanently erasing them and destroying the
experience for future visitors. Do not make your own markings or signatures on
any of the rock surfaces around the site. Leave the sand where it is – don’t
dig holes or brush off the rock writing panel. **Vandalism, damage,
defacement, or removal of any artifact or rock writing image on public lands
is illegal and can result in fines or imprisonment.**

**Watch your step.** Do not step or climb on the rock surface in the alcove.
Take care not to cause damage with hiking poles.

**Don’t camp, eat, or go to the bathroom near the site.** Camping, fires,
food, and human waste damage archaeological remains and spoil the view for
other visitors.

**Teach kids respect.** Archeological sites are not playgrounds. Please teach
children to be respectful visitors and keep an eye out to prevent them from
getting hurt or accidentally damaging sites.

**Keep dogs on leash.** Pets should be leashed and kept away from the alcove
to prevent damage, digging, or other impacts to the site. Please clean up and
pack out pet waste.

**Report vandalism or damage.** Help protect your public lands. If you notice
damage or see vandalism occurring, please notify the BLM Kanab Field Office at
435-644-1200 or the Kane County Sheriff's Department at 435-644-4916.

The Mansard Trail is best suited to foot traffic only; horses are allowed but
may find the stone scramble to be a serious obstacle. Dogs are allowed but may
require assistance in the steep section. Please keep them away from the rock
art and pack out their waste. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed
on the Mansard Trail, but ATVs may access the site via BLM104, a challenging
four-wheel-drive road. The Mansard Trailhead includes a graveled parking area
but no other amenities. For more information and detailed maps, visit the
Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.

The Mansard Trail is a roughly five-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking trail accessed from the Vermilion Cliffs Estates subdivision to the east of Kanab, UT. The trail climbs the Vermilion Cliffs to an alcove filled with unique, approximately 870- to 1,070-year-old petroglyphs that have been pecked and carved into the alcove’s sloping, sandstone floor.From the trailhead, the Mansard Trail ascends approximately 950 feet over a series of switchbacks, offering increasingly sweeping views of Kanab and the plateaus of northern Arizona. As the trail reaches the top of the Vermilion Cliffs, it negotiates a short section of rough stone slabs, which may require a mild scramble. From here, the trail crosses the sandy plateau to arrive at the base of the White Cliffs, where a scenic alcove contains petroglyphs from the Pueblo II period (AD 950 to 1150).Native American groups identify images like these as “rock writing,” because they were a form of communication rather than decoration. Respect and protect rock writing and archaeological sites:Keep discovery alive. Archaeological sites are fragile and irreplaceable. Treat sites with the respect they deserve so that future generations can experience these direct links to the past.Don’t touch rock writing or make your own. Never touch, deface, trace, slide on, or otherwise damage rock writing. Direct contact with rock surfaces causes the images to deteriorate, permanently erasing them and destroying the experience for future visitors. Do not make your own markings or signatures on any of the rock surfaces around the site. Leave the sand where it is – don’t dig holes or brush off the rock writing panel. Vandalism, damage, defacement, or removal of any artifact or rock writing image on public lands is illegal and can result in fines or imprisonment.Watch your step. Do not step or climb on the rock surface in the alcove. Take care not to cause damage with hiking poles.Don’t camp, eat, or go to the bathroom near the site. Camping, fires, food, and human waste damage archaeological remains and spoil the view for other visitors.Teach kids respect. Archeological sites are not playgrounds. Please teach children to be respectful visitors and keep an eye out to prevent them from getting hurt or accidentally damaging sites.Keep dogs on leash. Pets should be leashed and kept away from the alcove to prevent damage, digging, or other impacts to the site. Please clean up and pack out pet waste.Report vandalism or damage. Help protect your public lands. If you notice damage or see vandalism occurring, please notify the BLM Kanab Field Office at 435-644-1200 or the Kane County Sheriff's Department at 435-644-4916.The Mansard Trail is best suited to foot traffic only; horses are allowed but may find the stone scramble to be a serious obstacle. Dogs are allowed but may require assistance in the steep section. Please keep them away from the rock art and pack out their waste. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the Mansard Trail, but ATVs may access the site via BLM104, a challenging four-wheel-drive road. The Mansard Trailhead includes a graveled parking area but no other amenities. For more information and detailed maps, visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.