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Dinosaur National Monument
Gates of Lodore Nature Trail
Green River, flanked by autumnal cottonwoods, entering the Canyon of Lodore.

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The Gates of Lodore Nature Trail offers walkers a look at the Green River as it enters the Canyon of Lodore.

Length: 3/4 mile one-way.
Difficulty: Easy.
Trailhead location: At the Gates of Lodore Campground at the north end of the Monument. 137 miles from the Temporary Visitor Center and 101 miles from the Canyon Area Visitor Center.
Brochure: Available at the trailhead and at the visitor centers.
Description: A level walk above the Green River that provides a great view of the entrance to Lodore Canyon.
Special considerations: This trail does not provide access to Lodore Canyon, which is impassable on foot.

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Peregrine chicks on cliff.

Did You Know?
A population of peregrine falcons has been established at Dinosaur National Monument. The park's rugged canyons make ideal habitat for the once endangered raptor. Fossils show that dinosaurs evolved into birds--and so still live in modified form at Dinosaur.
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Last Updated: October 07, 2006 at 15:34 MST