There
were some big lizards in Moab millions of years ago and they
left their footprints to prove it. Several locations in and
around Moab you can view their actual footprints fossilized
in the stone. Or, visit the local rock and fossil shop and
town and see the some amazing dinosaur fossils. You never
know, you may find your own! |
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Mill Canyon / Copper Ridge
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Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-2100
Along this nature trail, which requires a moderate 1/2-mile
hike, Morrison Formation dinosaur fossils and petrified wood
may be seen in a natural setting. This outdoor museum is a
bold experiment, where you, the visitor, are the protector
of this valuable resource; collecting is not allowed. Only
you assure that this fragile legacy is preserved so those
who follow may see, learn, and enjoy. The trailhead is in
Mill Canyon on a dirt road, accessible by passenger vehicle,
off U.S. Highway 191, 13 miles north of Moab, Utah (near mile
marker 141). For a brochure and map, contact the Moab BLM
office listed above
2.
Sauropod Dinosaur Tracksite
This tracksite includes the first sauropod tracks reported
in Utah. It is located in an exposure of the Salt Wash Member
of the Morrison Formation north of Moab, Utah. The sauropod
tracks are seen making a sharp turn to the right, a phenomenon
rarely observed in fossil trackways. They are associated with
theropod tracks. There are no guards or fences here. You,
the visitor, are the protector of this valuable resource.
The site may be reached by a 2-wheel drive dirt road off U.S.
Highway 191, 23 miles north of Moab. For more information
contact the Moab BLM office listed below.
Moab
Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-2100
3.
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks
Dinosaur tracks may be seen along the Potash Road
Scenic Byway, State Highway 279, which follows the Colorado
River south of Moab. The tracks are located approximately
4.5 miles along the road from its junction with Highway 191,
which is 4 miles north of Moab. The tracks are visible from
the road and a spotting scope is available. For better viewing,
binoculars are useful, or you may hike directly up to the
tracksite.
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