Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways
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bmwbillk
Charlotte, NC488 contributions
Apr 2021
to stand there an know that these tracks were made the mud... 1000 of years ago.... is almost too much to grasp.
Written June 14, 2021
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Swimmy128
Mill Creek, WA1,368 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Ranger gave me a guide book of things to do in the area. It said copper ridge was one of the better tracks in the area. It was ok. Kind of hard to see them. Maybe if it was rainy out it would be better
Written September 8, 2020
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Paul S
Costa Mesa, CA1,661 contributions
Jul 2019
We were intending to hit up Arches National and noticed all these signs up and down 191 for various dinosaur track sites so we decided to cram in a few before heading over to Arches.
We hadn't planned this and didn't know what to expect so it was something of a pleasant surprise to be able to get up close and personal with some dino tracks. The drive in and hike to the site probably take up as much time as actually visiting the site but do take in the scenery. It's a beautiful location.
The drive in is via BLM 143, a graded dirt road that is fully navigable by standard passenger vehicles. You'll sort of do this big horseshoe drive on the east side of 191 and arrive at a parking area. Take a short hike up to the ridge to the track site.
We were there during mid-July and it was hot. Make sure to bring sunscreen, snacks and lots of water. If you have the time, make the stop to these various sites and, as mentioned, bring a camera as the scenery from the top of the ridgeline is pretty.
We hadn't planned this and didn't know what to expect so it was something of a pleasant surprise to be able to get up close and personal with some dino tracks. The drive in and hike to the site probably take up as much time as actually visiting the site but do take in the scenery. It's a beautiful location.
The drive in is via BLM 143, a graded dirt road that is fully navigable by standard passenger vehicles. You'll sort of do this big horseshoe drive on the east side of 191 and arrive at a parking area. Take a short hike up to the ridge to the track site.
We were there during mid-July and it was hot. Make sure to bring sunscreen, snacks and lots of water. If you have the time, make the stop to these various sites and, as mentioned, bring a camera as the scenery from the top of the ridgeline is pretty.
Written November 23, 2019
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retengr
Sarasota, FL143 contributions
Sep 2019
A couple miles up a gravel road with no elevation change; we made it easy in a sedan. then a short hike up a good path to the tracks, which are well worth seeing. That's really the only attraction here, but there are explanatory plaques to help understand what you are seeing. We were the only ones there, which made the visit special.
Written September 28, 2019
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ealpin
McHenry, MD9 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I wasn’t sure what to expect with “dinosaur tracks” but I’m so glad that I took a chance and checked this out. The trail is short but nice and it offers some nice footprints and spectacular views. I will be bringing by daughter back here one day!
Written September 26, 2019
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Going_Places_7
Seattle, WA79 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Tracks are around milepost 148 on route 191, a bit hard to find as signage to dinosaur tracks is not visible from the road. Follow the dirt road. An easy trail to some well preserved tracks is on the left, others have already commented.
A hidden gem is on the right, follow the dirt road for another mile or so. A 1 hour hike (one way) leads to the "Dinosaur Stomping Ground" with supposedly 2,300 tracks. The hike is worth it just for the hike, but the tracks are amazing, some very well preserved. Tracks start once you reach the whitish rocks, the most impressive ones are all the way up, around the sign they have up there.
A hidden gem is on the right, follow the dirt road for another mile or so. A 1 hour hike (one way) leads to the "Dinosaur Stomping Ground" with supposedly 2,300 tracks. The hike is worth it just for the hike, but the tracks are amazing, some very well preserved. Tracks start once you reach the whitish rocks, the most impressive ones are all the way up, around the sign they have up there.
Written September 3, 2018
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Brett G
Midland, MI25 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This was a great experience! Super easy to get to with or 2WD rental car. Even at 105 degrees farenheit, we were able to easily make the 15 minute uphill hike to d the dino tracks.
Written July 21, 2018
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China155,197 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackway is a good family-friendly activity located 23 miles north of Moab, along US-191.
Simply drive to mile-marker 149. Once you see the roadside sign, turn right and cross over the railroad tracks. Take the first right and drive two miles along a dirt road to the small carpark and biking trailhead.
There is a BLM sign at the carpark with some information about the trackway, which you find up a short hill. The walk is no more than 5 miles.
You'll find two pairs of dinosaur treks both with small signs describing what you are looking at. The first is a large sauropod which left some deep impressions, frozen in time.
The second set of tracks is that of a limping theopod, which is believed to have been suffering from a leg injury based on the impression of the footprints.
These dino treks are fun to find and convenient for those staying around Moab. You can also combine with a the more impressive collection of dinosaur treks at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail back at mile-marker 141.
Simply drive to mile-marker 149. Once you see the roadside sign, turn right and cross over the railroad tracks. Take the first right and drive two miles along a dirt road to the small carpark and biking trailhead.
There is a BLM sign at the carpark with some information about the trackway, which you find up a short hill. The walk is no more than 5 miles.
You'll find two pairs of dinosaur treks both with small signs describing what you are looking at. The first is a large sauropod which left some deep impressions, frozen in time.
The second set of tracks is that of a limping theopod, which is believed to have been suffering from a leg injury based on the impression of the footprints.
These dino treks are fun to find and convenient for those staying around Moab. You can also combine with a the more impressive collection of dinosaur treks at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail back at mile-marker 141.
Written April 22, 2017
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PhilosophicalOldGuy
Charlotte, NC563 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
While hiking Arches NP in early October 2016, my wife and I took a break from hiking and ran up Utah 191 to Copper Ridge to see the dinosaur tracks. A park ranger had recommended we go here. We walked up the ridge to where the dinosaur tracks had been discovered and saw the prints of the large Sauropod, as well as another smaller predator dinosaur. While –with the help of interpretive signs-- we could tell these were dinosaur tracks, there is no chance without the signs that we would have known otherwise. There is no admission fee here, so it was a nice short hike to see something one does not usually see. There was a second trail that, in hindsight, we wished we had also hiked, but there was a mountain biking adventure tour group there and the afternoon was late and hot. So we cannot provide any info about that offering of the park. We assigned this a three mostly because what we saw was less than we had hoped and we are unable to predict what we did not see would have been any better.
Written October 27, 2016
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Tim B
Collinsville, Illinois, United States13 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
The kids and I really loved seeing this. Take along extra water you can pour in the tracks to make them stand out. It really helps a lot. You can see the claw marks left in the mud turned to rock!
Seeing how fast these have eroded since discovery (look at older pictures), it sure puts doubt in the million years old theory.
The drive was fine even in a minivan, but the area is full of bike trails. Take plenty of water for yourself. From Moab, expect 30+ minute drive, 15 minute hike, and stay for 20-30 minutes. Recommended to go in the morning, and then hit Arches again!
Seeing how fast these have eroded since discovery (look at older pictures), it sure puts doubt in the million years old theory.
The drive was fine even in a minivan, but the area is full of bike trails. Take plenty of water for yourself. From Moab, expect 30+ minute drive, 15 minute hike, and stay for 20-30 minutes. Recommended to go in the morning, and then hit Arches again!
Written September 21, 2016
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margaritaville123
McKinney, TX38 contributions
Can a car be driven on the dirt road turnoff, from the highway, to Cooper Ridge Dino?
Edgarchen55
3 contributions
Is it possible to go there with a 30 feet RV?
Trail15893331583
Menlo Park, CA1 contribution
No... not at all... it's a level 4 but not for RVing
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