Dinosaur Ridge
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor museum and National Natural Landmark featuring 150 million-year-old dinosaur tracks and bones from the Jurassic period.

šŸ“œ Outdoor museum and National Natural Landmark.
šŸ” #1 dinosaur tracksite in America, 250+ fossil tracks.

Why Go

šŸ¦• View and touch actual dinosaur tracks and bones
šŸš¶ Explore a 2-mile round-trip trail with interpretive signs
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Guided walking and bus tours available
šŸžļø Stunning natural landscape, 20 minutes west of Denver

Why Avoid

šŸ„µ Paved trail can get incredibly hot for dog paws in summer
āŒ No water, shade, or facilities along the trail
šŸš§ Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center closed for remodel until May 2026

Tips

šŸ’§ Bring water, sunscreen, and dress for changing weather
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear comfortable walking shoes
šŸ“ž Call ahead for snow/severe weather closures

Cost

šŸ’° Guided Bus Tours: $20/adult, $14/child (3-11). Guided Walking Tours: $25/person. Self-guided walk: free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Nov-Mar), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mar-Oct). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free parking at Main Visitor Center and east/west gates.

Accessibility

ā™æ Trail is wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Email accessibility@dinoridge.org for questions.

Dog Policy

šŸ• Dogs allowed on trail and visitor center grounds, not indoors or on buses.

Last updated 6 days ago

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