Steamboat Rocks

Steamboat Rocks was an important landmark on the national historic trails.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Echo Canyon, Utah.

Significance:

Travelers used landmarks, such as these rocks, to follow the trail route.

Designation:

Historic site and landmark on the California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express NHTs.

Amenities

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

The Steamboat Rocks are a series of geological formations that protrude into the canyon like a row of great ships at dock and were another emigrant landmark. They were called by other names, as well, including The Great Eastern and Noah’s Ark. Southwest of Steamboat Rocks is a meadow where Brigham Young’s 1847 company and later emigrants camped.

Site Information

Location (Echo Canyon, Utah.)

On Echo Canyon Road, the Steamboat Rocks are the large bluffs on the north side of the road. A flag is sometimes visible on the projecting ledge of one of the formations. The Steamboat Rocks also can be viewed from the overlook at Echo Junction Welcome Center on I-80.

Safety Considerations

More Site Information

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Pony Express National Historic Trail

California National Historic Trail

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