• Camarasaurus skull still embedded in the quarry face

    Dinosaur

    National Monument CO,UT

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Plug Hat Trail

The view from the Plug Hat Butte Trail provides a sweeping panorama over surrounding canyons and the northern part of the Uintah Basin.
The view from the Plug Hat Trail provides a sweeping panorama over surrounding canyons and the northern part of the Uintah Basin.
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Length
¼ mile loop
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Trailhead Location
Off Harpers Corner Road, five miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center
Your Safety
Be prepared for desert hiking: Take a hat, sunscreen, and water
Let someone know where you are going and when you are due back
Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking boots or athletic shoes
Use caution near cliffs. Keep close tabs on small children
Trail Brochure or Signs
Interpretive signs are located along the trail
Rules and Regulations
Pets are allowed on this trail but must be on a leash. Pet waste must be collected and disposed of properly.
Carry out all trash
Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, or other objects is prohibited
Do not feed or approach wildlife
Description
This level trail on top of a butte affords excellent views of the surrounding landscape and provides an introduction to the pinyon pine-juniper community. The trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. Some assistance may be needed. A wheelchair-accessible picnic area is located across the road from the trailhead. The National Geographic Trails Illustrated map of Dinosaur National Monument is available from the park bookstore.

Did You Know?

Picture overlooking river canyon.

Dinosaur National Monument is as famous for its dramatic canyon scenery as it is for its dinosaur fossils.