more stats
1,183 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:10:41
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
4,530 ft
Altitude min
4,550 ft
Altitude max
4,534 ft
Altitude start
4,545 ft
Altitude end
0.971%
Grade
-25.505%
Grade max
20.534%
Grade min
673 ft
Distance climb
460 ft
Distance down
50 ft
Distance flat
00:10:41
Avg time

Dinosaur Bone Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #24320 in Hiking [+]
    • #35771 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #647 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #796 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail. This is a short hiking loop right next to the trailhead for Monitor and Merrimac where you can see dinosaur bones trapped in the rock.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dinosaur Bone located?
      Dinosaur Bone is located in Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.71074, -109.74021.
      ▼ How hard is Dinosaur Bone?
      Dinosaur Bone is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.971%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dinosaur Bone?
      Dinosaur Bone has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,530 ft to 4,550 ft.
      ▼ Is Dinosaur Bone a point to point trail?
      Dinosaur Bone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dinosaur Bone?
      Dinosaur Bone is 1,183 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dinosaur Bone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dinosaur Bone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dinosaur Bone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dinosaur Bone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Dinosaur Bone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to hike Dinosaur Bone. The trail is 1,183 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dinosaur Bone?
      Dinosaur Bone is a very popular trail. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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