Dinosaur National Monument provides outstanding trails that are great for the entire family. Two of the most popular (and family friendly) trails are listed below:
- Harpers Corner: Located on the Colorado side of the monument, Harpers Corner Drive is a scenic, 32-mile (55-km) road that leads to the heart of Dinosaur National Monument’s canyon country. Overlooks offer sweeping vistas of the Green and Yampa river canyons. Several picnic areas and the trailheads of three hiking trails are located just off Harpers Corner Drive. On one trail, sharp-eyed hikers can spot fossils of small sea creatures that lived long ago. Visitors prepared for remote driving conditions can access two unimproved roads from Harpers Corner Drive.
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- Echo Park: Echo Park is located in the heart of Dinosaur’s canyon country. Here, the Yampa River flows into the Green River, which winds around the massive feature known as Steamboat Rock. The meeting of the two rivers along with nearby geologic faults created some of the monument’s most dramatic scenery. Visitors enjoy the remarkable surroundings, discover Fremont petroglyphs or explore the area’s homesteading and ranching history. You can watch river rafters float past on the Green River. Picnicking and camping are also available in the area. A spectacular display of stars is visible in the night sky due to the lack of any light pollution from nearby towns and cities.
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