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    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site

    4.8(5 reviews)
    33.9 mi

    The Legend Rock petroglyphs are about 30 miles northwest of Thermopolis. On Highway 120, drive for…read morealmost 22 miles until you reach the brown sign indicating the left turn to the petroglyphs. A smooth dirt road leading to a left turn at Legend Rock Road will take you to the small one-room interpretive center and parking area. From there, it's a short walk to the line of petroglyphs -- supposedly, almost 300 -- that are easy to find, especially with the help of the numbered markers. The age of the images, in the Dinwoody style reflecting the Big Horn and Wind River geographic areas, range from 100 years old to about 11,000 years old. There are many large images that are quite distinct and vibrant. It's easy to capture photos of your favorites. If you're in the Thermopolis or Cody area, detour here for some great unexpected surprises.

    Worth the effort to get there. So much history! You can understand why those who preceded us in…read morethis area kept returning to tell their stories. Abundant fish, wildlife and great place to grow squash and maize. Not to mention the natural hot springs in the river. No wonder they had the time to create the stories on this rock. GO! If you have snake repellant of any kind, bring it as there are rattlers in the area so please be sure to stay on the well maintained trail.

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    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

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    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Boysen State Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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