Visit the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite
Walk a short interpretive boardwalk to see incredibly preserved fossilized footprints from the Jurassic period on an ancient lakebed.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 30-to-45-minute visit to fully explore the interpretive boardwalk and read the informational placards.
- 2Drive approximately 15 miles north of Moab on US-191 and turn onto Mill Canyon Road, following the signs for about 2 miles on a graded dirt road.
- 3Bring a polarizing lens or high-contrast camera settings to better capture the subtle details of the Allosaurus and Stegosaurus prints.
- 4Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes even though the trail is short, as the surrounding terrain is rocky and uneven.
- 5Combine this stop with the nearby Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail to see actual fossils embedded in the rock walls just a short drive away.
- 6Check local weather reports before heading out, as the dirt access road can become impassable for passenger cars after heavy rain.
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