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Sunday | April 12, 2025

This trip will meet at Miller Travel Center in Wellington, Utah at 9 a.m.

Rock Art Road Trip: Nine Mile Canyon

Led by: Layne Miller

Nine Mile Canyon, often referred to as "The World’s Longest Art Gallery," is a breathtaking archaeological site in Utah, where thousands of ancient petroglyphs and pictographs—created by the Fremont and Ute cultures—transform the canyon’s cliffs into a vivid canvas of prehistoric history.

Beyond its captivating rock art, we’ll view the remnants of ancient Fremont pit houses and rock storage granaries, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of this once-thriving culture. We'll also explore the historic road built by Buffalo Soldiers in the 1880s, which played a crucial role in supplying the Ute reservation at Fort Duchesne.

Lastly, we’ll delve into the fascinating story of Preston Nutter, who, after acquiring a ranch in the canyon in 1902, rose to become Utah’s lone cattle baron, leaving a legacy etched into the land.

This trip is idea for rock art lovers who have never been to Nine Mile Canyon, world famous for it’s abundance of rock art. This trip is truly a full day of travel and exploring. Anticipate several short but easy hikes to selected sites.

See below for important trip information.

  • Participants must drive their own vehicles.

    Any car can make the trip.

    Our group will cover about 100 miles along the way. The road into Nine Mile Canyon is paved.

  • Full tank of gas.

    Lunch, water, sturdy shoes, binoculars, camera, and snacks. 


  • Layne Miller
    Local Guide

    Layne Miller has conducted rock art tours in Nine Mile Canyon, Range Creek, and the San Rafael Swell for over 20 years. He is a founding member of the Utah Rock Art Research Association and the Nine Mile Canyon Coalition. 

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A visitor ponders the famous hunt panel at Nine Mile Canyon. Photo CC-BY Sandy Brown Jensen.