Step Into The Silence of Stone And Time…

Nine Mile Canyon, often called the “World’s Longest Art Gallery,” stretches 47 miles through the remote heart of eastern Utah. Its towering sandstone cliffs are marked with thousands of petroglyphs, pictographs, granaries, and ancient dwellings—evidence of the Fremont and Ute peoples who once lived, traveled, and told their stories here. With the highest concentration of rock art in North America, this canyon is not just a historic site—it’s a living, open-air museum.

“Echoes of the Ancestors” is a carefully curated guidebook designed to help you explore Nine Mile Canyon with clarity and confidence.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Detailed GPS coordinates to over 100 archaeological sites, with many that are seldom seen by visitors

• Accurate mile markers and site-by-site navigation to petroglyphs, pictographs, and ancient ruins

• Easy-to-follow directions that lead you through each point of interest

• A collection of over 200 detailed photographs that bring the canyon’s scenery and rock art to life

• Cultural history of the Archaic, Fremont, and Ute periods

• Stories and legends passed down by Indigenous Elders, adding deeper insight into the imagery

Whether you're a traveler, history lover, passionate archaeology enthusiast, or a family on the road, this guidebook helps you explore Nine Mile Canyon on your own terms. It’s designed to make your visit smooth, enriching, and adaptable. From well-known roadside panels to quieter, lesser-known sites, this guide helps you explore at your own pace—whether you're hiking up for a closer view, stepping out for a short walk, or simply enjoying the canyon from the road.

It turns a drive into a discovery—giving you the background and tools to truly engage with what you see.