Allosaurus (Mill Canyon Area)
Dinosaur Sites Near Moab
Mill Canyon Track Site
The Mill Canyon Track Site has the more perserved dinosaur tracks than of the other listed sites in Moab. There are at least 5 species of dinosaurs identified at this site which include dromaeosaur, ornithopods, sauropods, ankylosaurs, and alligators. There is a wooden walk way with panels set up explaining the different species of dinsosaurs found at the site. Below are some pictures of what you can expect to see. There is a trail site not far from the track site location shown in the map above
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/yLaBz5cCctq
An artists depiction of what the Mill Canyon area may have looked like 112 million years ago.
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The Bull Canyon Overlook Track Site
The Bull Canyon Overlook Track Site is located northeast of Moab, and just south of Castle Valley. There are clear tracks of therapods located in the sandstone of the Jurassic period. There is ample parking and bathrooms available. A small pebble gravel trail is laid with signs of indicating areas where the tracks are found. There are only a few tracks visible in this area. If you're headed this way it is definitely worth stopping by. There are some steep cliffs less than a 100 ft from some of the track sites. If you have a strong healthy fear of heights or have watched one too many Wile E Coyote cartoons as a kid you might want to sit this one out and enjoy the pictures.Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/n9Hw28za78N2
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Copper Ridge Track Site
The Copper Ridge site, north of Moab, preserves the tracks of sauropods(long-necked dinosaur) theropods (meat eating dinosaur). There various sized tracks all date back to the Jurassic period. Parking is less than 100 yards away and the BLM has placed descriptive signs in the area.
Directions:https://goo.gl/maps/q4GgFCqiAKL2
Willow Springs Track Site
The Willow Springs site preserves tracks of theropods,ornithopods,and, sauropods. The numerous tracks at this site were made about 165 million years ago by dinosaurs waling in the tide-lands of an inland sea located to the east of this area. These tracks have been exposed for millions of years and are starting to erode. Some tracks are difficult to distinguish for the general viewer. The BLM has placed descriptive signs in the area.
Two rock slabs with footprints of meat-eating dinosaurs are distinguishable from the pull-out on Hwy 279 or the parking lot of the Poison Spider trailhead. Below is a picture of one of the slabs.
Directions:https://goo.gl/maps/YzDn8m6uTEC2
Paleosafari Moab Giant
The Paleosafari Moab Giants is a dinosaur park with a couple of different attractions to keep you entertained. The main attraction is their 1/2 mile long trail with more than 130, life size reconstructions of dinosaurs and the tracks they left behind. There are two passes that you may purchase one pass is solely for the dinosaur trail attraction while the other pass includes all other attractions. If you are a dinosaur enthusiast you may want to consider visiting the Paleosafari Moab Giants. To purchase tickets and for more information you may visit their website http://moabgiants.com
- The Museum - The indoor exhibit features some touch screen televisions to education you how tracks are made and fossilized along with some insights in to the prehistory of the Moab area.
- 3D Theater - A roughly 10 minute 3D video explains the creation and early history of our planet.
- The Trail - 1/2 mile trail with more than 130, life size reconstructions of dinosaurs and the tracks they left behind.
- Playground and Dig Out Areas - Play grounds include rock climbing equipment, web equipment, swings, slides and more.
- The Cafe - Decent meals can be provided by the Cafe check website for hours
- The Gift Shop - several souvenirs are available for purchase.
Some pictures of what to expect
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