Polka Dot Man | Potash Road

Hiking Polka Dot Man - Potash Road Hiking Polka Dot Man

Potash Road

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Wed Rain showers between 7am and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
64° | na°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
67° | 54°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
64° | 53°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 45°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 44°
RATING: Short Hike
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
Wed Rain showers between 7am and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
64° | na°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
67° | 54°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
64° | 53°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 45°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 44°
Another part of the panel.
Another part of the panel.

This is a hike that, in my opinion, has it all. A short, yet complex approach with a bit of scrambling, stunning views along the way, and a well preserved and impressive rock art panel. The route is complex enough and requires enough easy 4th class scrambling to not be suitable for beginners. Dogs and kids will likely need a hand.

The reward for a bit of scrambling and route finding is unparalleled views of the Colorado River and one of the most unique rock art panels I have seen in the area. The panel is perched high on a ledge that is difficult to reach, which has helped it stay pristine and free of vandalism. Because of its location, binoculars and a good zoom lens for your camera are recommended.

Family portrait at the base of the wall.
Family portrait at the base of the wall.

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