Dinosaur Quarry Road

Trail Overview

Dinosaur Quarry Road is a 6.2-mile point-to-point trail that ends at the Jurassic National Monument. The Jurassic National Monument is a fee area and is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and is closed during the winter months. The road up to the Humbug Overlook trail turnoff is open every day. This trail is a well-maintained dirt road. On rainy days, the road can become muddy and vehicles can experience a loss of traction.

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Difficulty

This is a well-maintained dirt road without any obstacles.

History

The Quarry was discovered by sheepherders and cattlemen during the late 19th century. The quarry was later named Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry due to the proximity of the town of Cleveland, Utah, and the funding of early expeditions by Malcolm Lloyd. In 1965, the site was designated a US National Natural Landmark, and in 2019 was designated a National Monument. Over the years, well over 15,000 dinosaur bones have been excavated, with many thousands more awaiting excavation. This site is known for containing the densest concentration of Jurassic dinosaur fossils in the world.

Technical Rating

Dinosaur Quarry Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike