Trailhead
Dinosaur Quarry Trailhead
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Dinosaur Quarry Trailhead
Dry Mesa Quarry Trailhead is located on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Its 26 miles outside of Delta, CO. This trailhead provides non-motorized recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy exploring the aftermath of what was once one of the highest producing Jurassic era fossil pits in the Morrison Formation. There is no toilet access available at this site. 4-wheel drive and high clearance is required to access this trailhead.
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Dinosaur Quarry Trailhead
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1:17 PM
Sunrise
7:01 PM
Solar Noon
12:46 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:53 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:10 AM
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Live11h 28m of daylight
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
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Nearby Trails
Dinosaur Quarry
0.33 mi · 89 ft gain
Middle Fork Escalante
hard · 18.91 mi · 1995 ft gain
North Kelso
hard · 13.47 mi · 808 ft gain
BLM 052/053 (McCarty Trail)
expert · 12.14 mi · 198 ft gain
Long Point
hard · 6.18 mi · 24 ft gain
Tabeguache (25 Mesa)
hard · 6.48 mi · 167 ft gain
South Bear Pen Gulch
moderate · 5.55 mi · 878 ft gain
Black Point
moderate · 5.36 mi · 857 ft gain
Things to Do
Dinosaur Quarry
hiking · Dinosaur Quarry
Middle Fork Escalante
hiking · Middle Fork Escalante
Zappa Wall
climbing · Zappa Wall
North Kelso
hiking · North Kelso
Twin Lake
Delta
BLM 052/053 (McCarty Trail)
path · BLM 052/053 (McCarty Trail)
Bikini Buttress Area
climbing · Bikini Buttress Area
m35 road
cycling · Mountain Bike Trail near East Fork Escalante Creek
Campgrounds & Shelters
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