1. Utah Scenic Byway 279, also known as the Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway, is a breathtaking scenic route that runs for 17 miles between Moab and the entrance of Canyonlands National Park. Along the way, visitors can witness some of the most impressive rock art sites in the region, including petroglyphs and pictographs left by the ancient Fremont and Ancestral Puebloan cultures. The rock art is situated on cliffs, boulders, and sandstone walls, and is believed to date back thousands of years. The most famous rock art site on the byway is the Birthing Scene, a Fremont panel that depicts a woman giving birth to a baby.
2. The Utah Scenic Byway 279 is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild. There is no entry fee for the byway, and visitors can access the rock art sites by hiking from the parking areas along the road. The Moab Information Center is a good place to start and can be reached at (435) 259-8825.
3. Visitors may park their vehicles in designated areas along the byway. There is no public transportation available for this route.
