Box Canyon Trail

Approaching the end of the Box Canyon Trail.

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Length

½ mile round trip. Not a loop.

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Trailhead Location

End of the Cub Creek Road (Tour of Tilted Rocks Auto Tour) at Josie's Cabin, 10 miles east of the Quarry 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. Open-toed shoes are not recommended

Watch for Wildlife! This area is frequented by black bears and mountain lions. Keep children close.

Rules and Regulations

Pets are not allowed on this trail or in the monument's backcountry

Carry out all trash

Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, or other objects is prohibited

Do not feed or approach wildlife

Description

A level walk into a shady box canyon. This trail is good even on a hot summer day. Excellent for small children. Nice exposures of the craggy Weber sandstone of Split Mountain. The National Geographic Trails Illustrated map of Dinosaur National Monument is available from the monument bookstore.