Sound of Silence Trail Stop 15

Dinosaur National Monument encompasses the northernmost region of "Red Rock Country."

NPS Photo/Conrad Provan

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Scenic View/Photo Spot

For those feeling fit and adventurous, an optional side trip is available at this spot. Climb the sloping rock stretching to the sky to the west. Step carefully, move slowly, and when you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a 360° panorama. Alternatively, you can enjoy the view from the shade of the juniper tree beside the trail marker, and contemplate that you are standing at the northern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Encompassing 240,000 square miles, this area is sometimes known as “Red Rock Country” and centers on the Four Corners area where Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico meet. There are 27 National Parks and Monuments, 30 wilderness areas, millions of acres of National Forest and many other protected areas in this high desert region of the plateau. Dinosaur National Monument is the northernmost of these parks. Each place has a unique contribution to the story of the southwest.