Story Rock | Skull Valley

Hiking Story Rock - Skull Valley Hiking Story Rock

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RATING: Easy/Moderate Hike 700' of elevation gain during the hike

Sun

A chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

49 | 32

Mon

Rain likely before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

51 | 33

Tue

Rain likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

51 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

42 | 26

Thu

A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

43 | 24

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring recommended.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Generally at trailhead

Sun

A chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

49 | 32

Mon

Rain likely before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

51 | 33

Tue

Rain likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

51 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

42 | 26

Thu

A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

43 | 24

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Turtle at Story Rock near Iosepa

Turtle at Story Rock near Iosepa

The settlers of Iosepa, in addition to leaving a well-kept cemetery, also left their mark on the area at Story Rock. The rock, a large boulder, sits alone on Salt Mountain. The Iosepa settlers carved petroglyphs into the rock, presumably, to tell a story of their roots in Polynesia.

Though not old by most standards (carved after 1889), the petroglyphs hold a mesmerizing mystique. Unique to any others in Utah, the symbols are fascinating to see and leaving the viewer pondering the story the artists were trying convey.

Note: The hike is off trail on exposed foothills. Snake risk is HIGH in warmer times of the year. We saw two garter snakes on our relatively cool April visit, but there are sure to be rattlers as well. Be snake aware, or visit in cooler times of the year! The hike is do-able in the winter if there is not much snow on the ground.
Skull Valley from the approach

Skull Valley from the approach

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