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Dinosaur National MonumentAspen on Stuntz Ridge along Harpers Corner Road
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Dinosaur National Monument
Jones Hole Trail
Waterfall

NPS PHOTO/Mike Weinstein

These falls are a short walk from Jones Hole trail.

Length: 4 miles one way.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Trailhead location: At the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery. A 45-mile drive on paved roads north of the Temporary Visitor Center.
Brochure: Available at the visitor centers.
Description: A pleasant hike along a babbling brook in the bottom of a lovely canyon. Basically level walking with a few ups and downs. Quite a bit of shade. Trail terminates at the Green River.
Special considerations: Outstanding panel of Native American rock art. After two miles, Island Park trail ties in with Jones Hole trail at Ely Creek. A short walk up Island Park trail takes you to falls pictured at left. Designated backcountry camping site available near confluence of Ely Creek and Jones Hole Creek. Good trout fishing in Jones Hole Creek. Utah fishing license required.
Picture of dinosaur skull.  

Did You Know?
Dinosaurs were a remarkably successful group of animals. They lived on the Earth for 160 million years. The fossils at Dinosaur National Monument represent only 10 of the many dinosaur species that existed during that long era.

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Last Updated: October 07, 2006 at 13:51 EST