Historic Sites and Scenic Areas - Iron County

Parawan Gap

The Parawan Gap is a pass near Parawan, Utah. It is a classic example of a wind gap or an unusual geological landform marking where an ancient river has cut a deep 600-foot notch through Red Hills.

Another example is the nationally recognized petroglyphs, or Native American rock art. Having a least 1,000 years of accumulation of art work picked and scribed into the rocks. There are many different geometric designs and drawings of animals, lizards, snakes, mountain sheep, and bear claws. Human figures adorn the smooth canyon walls.

From Lund, Utah use the Lund Highway to the east to State route 130. Turning left travel one mile to the Parawan Gap turn off going towards Parawan, Utah.

Also from Cedar City, Utah you can go north on Main Street or take Interstate 15 north to exit 62. This is State route 130. Continue north 13.5 miles and turn east at Parawan turnoff right for another 2.5 miles. This is a good gravel road to Parawan Gap.

• The Dominguez-Escalante Expeditions Journal:

Through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico in 1776

• I Walked to Zion:
- Young Pioneers on the Mormon Trail

• The Gathering of Zion:
- The Story of the Mormon Trail

• National Geographic's Guide to:
- Lewis and Clark Trail

• Hiking Historic Trails
- Utah's Favorite Hiking Trails

• Scenic Driving - Travel guides
- Scenic Driving in Utah

• Historical reading
- The Old Spanish Trail

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