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Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways

 

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways

What To See And Do: The Copper Ridge site features the tracks of a brontosaurus and four three-toed dinosaurs.

The many different kinds and sizes of dinosaur tracks make Copper Ridge unique. The preservation of the tracks is fantastic, and this site is well worth a visit. There are sauropod tracks made by a brontosaur (probably a Camarasaurus, Apatosaurus or Diplodocus), as well as Allosaurus and small mammal tracks, all dating back to the Jurassic period. The BLM has placed interpretive signs in the area, and parking is less than 100 yards from the site.

Canyon Country Paleontology

Sauropod Graphic

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How To Get There: From Moab, go north on US Highway 191 for 23 miles. Turn right 3/4 mile past milepost 148 (just north of the microwave tower). Cross the railroad tracks and follow the signs south on the dirt road. It is 2 miles to the trackways from the highway.

If coming from Crescent Jct. (I-70), turn left 1/4 mile past milepost 149, cross the railroad tracks and continue south on the dirt road.

NOTE: The dirt road is suitable for passenger cars driven carefully. AVOID this road when wet!

Contact Information: For maps, brochures, and other information, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, Utah 84532. Telephone: (435) 259-2100

   
Last updated: 08-13-2009