Guided Tours

Visitors head out to explore the Fossil Discovery Trail with a park ranger. NPS Photo   Ranger-led activities are a great way to discover more about Dinosaur National Monument. Programs are offered from early-June through late September. Additional programs may also be available. Ask at a visitor center. Please Note: Programs may be cancelled due to adverse weather for visitor and employee safety, or staffing shortages caused by emergences such as fire or medical situations. Quarry Area (Utah Side) Fossil Discovery Trail Hike Daily, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Time: 1½ hours Length: 1.2 miles Join a ranger to discover unexcavated fossils and Dinosaur's geology as you walk down from the Quarry Exhibit Hall to the visitor Center. Meet at the shuttle waiting area, outside the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Difficulty: Moderate. This trail includes some stairs and is not recommended for people with a fear of heights. Wear good hiking/walking shoes, bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Junior Ranger Daily, 10:30 am and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm Time: 30 minutes Hey Kids! Want to learn some cool stuff about Dinosaur National Monument and have fun doing it? Join a ranger for activities that will help you complete your Junior Ranger booklet. Topics vary. Meet in the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Evening Program Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 pm Time: 30 - 50 minutes Meet a ranger in the program circle in the Green River Campground for an evening talk. Topics vary may be geology, history, wildlife or much more. Night Sky Program - will begin in July Time: 30 - 45 minutes Dinosaur's skies are some of the darkest in the United States. Enjoy the canopy of stars overhead whether you are gazing into the depths of space or hearing tales of the "Old West."   Canyon Area (Colorado side) Programs on the Colorado side are offered when staffing and visitation permit. Notices about programs in this part of the monument will be posted at the Canyon Visitor Center. Past programs have included: Plug Hat Butte Walk Time 1 hour Length: 1 mile round trip Take a walk on this short trail with spectacular views over the Uinta Basin. Learn about the area's geology, plant and animal life. Meet at Plug Hat Butte trailhead. Difficulty: Easy. This trail is paved and accessible with assistance. Bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Canyon Visitor Center Patio Talk Time 10 - 20 minutes Join a ranger for a short talk to learn more about an interesting feature, place or topic related to Dinosaur National Monument. Topics vary. Meet at the patio outside the Canyon Visitor Center.