Event

Moonlit Hike at Fossil Discovery Trail

Dinosaur National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.438288, -109.307919


Meet at the Stegosaurus Statue in front of the Quarry Visitor Center on the Jensen, Utah side of the park.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Time:

7:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Hike

1.5 Hour Guided Hike


Description

Beat the heat of the day by joining a ranger for some evening exercise along the Fossil Discovery Trail. Enjoy the transition from dusk to evening along this 2-mile (3.2 km) round-trip hike. Meet your guide at the Stegosaurus statue in front of the Quarry Visitor Center. 

This hike is 2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip, and climbs about 200 feet (61 meters) in elevation. We recommend bringing plenty of water, wearing layers, and bug spray. Please wear closed-toed shoes for walking through unpaved sandy and rocky areas. The trail is muddy and slippery when wet. This trail is not ADA accessible. Pets and animals who provide only comfort or emotional support are prohibited on this trail.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Information Desk
435-781-7700