Fri, May 15
|Mill Creek North Fork Trailhead in Moab
Explore Moab-area Archaeology and Rock Art
The Bureau of Land Management’s Moab Field Office will host two guided hikes in Mill Creek Canyon this month as part of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month.
Time & Location
May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mill Creek North Fork Trailhead in Moab, 1415 Powerhouse Ln, Moab, UT 84532, USA
About the event
The free events will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on May 15 and May 29 at the Mill Creek North Fork Trailhead in Moab. The hikes will be led by BLM archaeologist Chris Shaw and will focus on petroglyphs, historic inscriptions, and archaeological preservation on public lands in the Moab area.
Shaw will discuss recent research he presented at the Pecos Archaeology Conference related to local rock art and historic inscriptions, according to the BLM. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about archaeology and historic preservation.
The hike itself is less than a mile long.
The events are part of statewide activities recognizing Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, which highlights archaeological research, cultural resources, and preservation efforts across Utah.
The BLM recommends participants bring hiking boots and says parking at the trailhead is limited. Visitors are encouraged to carpool. If the parking lot is full,…