Video by Spencer Ricks
Directions to Warner Valley from Dixie State University (15 minutes):
-Head east on E 100 S from DSU.
-Turn right onto River Road. Follow this road for 1.5 miles.
-Turn left onto 1450 S Street Follow this road for 1.9 miles.
-Turn right onto S 3000 E and follow it for 0.2 miles.
-Turn left onto E 1580 S. Follow this road for 1.2 miles.
-Turn right onto S Washington Fields Road. Follow this road for 1.7 miles.
-Turn left onto E Warner Valley Road. This is a dirt road, but most two-wheel cars will be able to drive on it.
To Fort Pearce and pioneer graffiti/ petroglyphs
-Follow E Warner Valley Road for 5.6 miles.
-After a sign that reads “Fort Pearce,” turn right.
-Park in the parking lot and climb the hill to the fort.
-Follow the trail that starts perpendicular to the parking lot for 50 yards to the cliffs where you can see the pioneer graffiti and petroglyphs.
To dinosaur tracks
-Follow E Warner Valley Road for 2.5 miles past Fort Pearce.
-After a sign that reads “Dinosaur tracks,” turn left.
-Park in the parking lot and follow the trail down the hill to the dinosaur tracks.
Locals Only is a series by the Dixie Sun News exploring unique places around DSU.
Ep. 1: Nudie Pools
Ep. 2: Little Black Mountain
Ep. 3: Snow Canyon Caves