Great Gallery
Great Gallery
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A major landmark in Bryce, a vast panel of rock said to date back 2,000 years.
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Mike45992
Reno, NV78 contributions
A 6.5 mile round trip starts with a canyon wall descent = .9 mi and 600 feet, followed by a beautiful walk up a winding canyon. Three galleries of pictographs of varying types and ages. The Great Gallery is the final stop at 3.2 miles. Amazing figures approx 3000-5000 years old.
We went in October when the weather was perfect and the trees were golden.
Camping at the trailhead.
We went in October when the weather was perfect and the trees were golden.
Camping at the trailhead.
Written November 24, 2010
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Beachglass1006
Santa Cruz, CA77 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
These Pictographs are in a very remote part of CanyonLands NP
Near Hanksville, UT, then 30 miles of Dirt Road....do not do if it has rained you could get stuck for a couple of days. Beautiful drive to canyon rim...people can camp here
Only Facility is a major bad Pit Toilet....
Although round trip down canyon to pictographs is 7 or so miles
It takes about 7 hours to do, roundtrip. I am 62, my hubby 74 we are in good shape, no major health issues, BUT this is a major hike, little over a mile down the cliff, follow the carins
Take your time. Once at the bottom you are greated with a stream (warned do not drink this water) cottonwood trees
Cool, we did at end of April, there was a bit of snow night before.
You follow the rock carins and there is lots of dry sand, tougher going...very tiring
Follow recommended rules - carrying water etc
You are almost entirely alone only a handful of people did we encounter on roundtrip and on way back a volunteer Park guide walking the trail.
Once at Pictographs you are amazed, truly different, Holy Ghost Panel
Inspiring...these will go away with time as painted and already part of one the cliff had calved off.
My hubby and I truly amazed we did this, very glad we did...but is a tough one!
On way back on dirt road encounteted a group of wild horses..on the road.
You have hours to your thought when doing this hike, undertake it wirh understanding
Little help available...but, if you do will be a major highlight of your life.
Near Hanksville, UT, then 30 miles of Dirt Road....do not do if it has rained you could get stuck for a couple of days. Beautiful drive to canyon rim...people can camp here
Only Facility is a major bad Pit Toilet....
Although round trip down canyon to pictographs is 7 or so miles
It takes about 7 hours to do, roundtrip. I am 62, my hubby 74 we are in good shape, no major health issues, BUT this is a major hike, little over a mile down the cliff, follow the carins
Take your time. Once at the bottom you are greated with a stream (warned do not drink this water) cottonwood trees
Cool, we did at end of April, there was a bit of snow night before.
You follow the rock carins and there is lots of dry sand, tougher going...very tiring
Follow recommended rules - carrying water etc
You are almost entirely alone only a handful of people did we encounter on roundtrip and on way back a volunteer Park guide walking the trail.
Once at Pictographs you are amazed, truly different, Holy Ghost Panel
Inspiring...these will go away with time as painted and already part of one the cliff had calved off.
My hubby and I truly amazed we did this, very glad we did...but is a tough one!
On way back on dirt road encounteted a group of wild horses..on the road.
You have hours to your thought when doing this hike, undertake it wirh understanding
Little help available...but, if you do will be a major highlight of your life.
Written July 8, 2015
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Ilene80111
Denver, CO83 contributions
Apr 2021
Beautiful, serene and awe-inspiring. I do not want to encourage a lot of people to go and trample the natural setting but if you do please tread lightly and leave only footprints. Respect the sites and enjoy the hike.
Written April 7, 2021
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Justsuern
Indiana58 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
My husband had been wanting to do this hike for quite sometime. But reading reviews and talking to people who had taken the hike, we knew we needed a 4 wheel drive or high clearance vehicle. We finally had one this visit. The day was beautiful. They say the hike is about 7 miles but with the heavy layers of sand it would feel like a 10 mile hike. They were right. And my Fitbit showed it to be a 8 mile hike total.
You go down into the canyon and then walk through the sand to get to the pictographs. There are several stops along the way to get to the Great Gallery to see other pictographs, so take your time to look for them. Bring lots of water! It's hot down there.
There are boxes near a bench with information about the pictographs in them. Don't miss that.
Amazing to be near this ancient art.
Definitely worth the hike. But be sure you are physically fit. It can be a challenge walking through the sand and back up from the canyon.
You go down into the canyon and then walk through the sand to get to the pictographs. There are several stops along the way to get to the Great Gallery to see other pictographs, so take your time to look for them. Bring lots of water! It's hot down there.
There are boxes near a bench with information about the pictographs in them. Don't miss that.
Amazing to be near this ancient art.
Definitely worth the hike. But be sure you are physically fit. It can be a challenge walking through the sand and back up from the canyon.
Written May 25, 2017
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Hartimage
Boise, Idaho337 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The Great Gallery, I think, is the number two ancient art panel in the 'known' art panel world. The number one, again, for me, would be the Harvest Scene in the Maze district of Canyonlands. The Great Gallery is an easy, but hot and dry, hike from the small dirt parking area. The access road is primitive, but quite drivable in a Subaru. If, however, the rain begins, it will make it kind of dicy to get back to the pavement, which is a long ways away.
Written April 25, 2016
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Mark S
Corrales, NM3,637 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
When you take the trouble to see this panel, you will never forget it. Very few people do, so you are usually by yourself at the panel. It is so stunning to see in person, not just in pictures. Very well worth the day to see. You will need to take a 4WD vehicle just to be sure.
Written September 27, 2013
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colopho
Lakewood, CO38 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Went with family. Great hike. Beautiful canyon with lots of petroglyphs to see.
Better if you go with the ranger-led hike so you can get closer to the Great Gallery
It is moderately strenous.
Better if you go with the ranger-led hike so you can get closer to the Great Gallery
It is moderately strenous.
Written February 9, 2013
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TravelBuddy0406
McHenry, IL265 contributions
Sep 2011 • Friends
Horseshoe Canyon and the Great Gallery, was an experience I'll never forget!
Have a vehicle with high clearance, and 4 wheel drive, because there is 30 miles of sandy roads that you can't navigate easily or go faster than 20 miles and hour if you're in a regular rental.
Also, before you've started out on this adventure, you better know if you are in good enough shape to walk/hike 7 miles to the Great Gallery. It's easy going down, but VERY EXHAUSTING coming back up & out of the canyon.
Once you've decided if you can do it - IT IS SO WORTH IT! The Great Gallery and all the other drawings are something to behold! Enchanting! Thought provoking and Amazing!
Have a vehicle with high clearance, and 4 wheel drive, because there is 30 miles of sandy roads that you can't navigate easily or go faster than 20 miles and hour if you're in a regular rental.
Also, before you've started out on this adventure, you better know if you are in good enough shape to walk/hike 7 miles to the Great Gallery. It's easy going down, but VERY EXHAUSTING coming back up & out of the canyon.
Once you've decided if you can do it - IT IS SO WORTH IT! The Great Gallery and all the other drawings are something to behold! Enchanting! Thought provoking and Amazing!
Written February 8, 2012
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yyyzzz_utah
Murray, Utah555 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
It took us less than 5 hours for the round trip (3 in and 2 out). It can get hot in the summer. So it is advised to bring in ample water.
We have enjoyed seeing the panels and the interpretation of the volunteer rangers.
We have enjoyed seeing the panels and the interpretation of the volunteer rangers.
Written April 3, 2017
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Bob H
Watsonville, CA797 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
As you drive north on Highway 24, you turn right about 1/2 mile before the Goblin State park turnoff. I was surprised the dirt road was in very good condition. I went as fast as 40-45mph in certain sections. I did not use 4wd on my Jeep. I drove 2wd all the way.
Note: there was a 700 feet elevation change so coming back up was hard during the hike.
There were two dinosaur tracks near the water tank. High gallery was the first one you will encounter to your left, I shot it at 280mm on a full frame camera. The next one was Horseshoe gallery to your right. I shot it at 150-200mm. The third gallery was called Alcove on the right.I used 40-100mm in this spot. Finally, the best one- The Great Gallery. I used 80-200mm to get close ups. I switched to 24-70mm to get a wider view of the panel.
Be sure to bring plenty of water.
Note: there was a 700 feet elevation change so coming back up was hard during the hike.
There were two dinosaur tracks near the water tank. High gallery was the first one you will encounter to your left, I shot it at 280mm on a full frame camera. The next one was Horseshoe gallery to your right. I shot it at 150-200mm. The third gallery was called Alcove on the right.I used 40-100mm in this spot. Finally, the best one- The Great Gallery. I used 80-200mm to get close ups. I switched to 24-70mm to get a wider view of the panel.
Be sure to bring plenty of water.
Written April 13, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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