Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Colorado

National Scenic Byway

Map

Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
120 mi in Colorado

About Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is a 119.5-mile National Scenic Byway in western Colorado. The route links the towns of Dinosaur, Rangely, Loma and Fruita, making it easy to break the drive into stops for fuel, food or a night's rest along the way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to drive it. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Fruita run to highs around 78°F in May and 69°F in October, while July highs average about 95°F. Plenty of places to stretch your legs sit right along the road. The Riverfront Trail's Monument View Section and Trail Through Time are good short walks. Rangely Camper Park and Rabbit Valley offer camping close to the route.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–78°F and lows of 35–45°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fruita, CO weather station, 5.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan39° high15° low
  2. Feb47° high21° low
  3. Mar59° high29° low
  4. Apr67° high35° low
  5. May78° high45° low
  6. Jun89° high52° low
  7. Jul95° high60° low
  8. Aug91° high58° low
  9. Sep83° high48° low
  10. Oct69° high36° low
  11. Nov54° high25° low
  12. Dec40° high16° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Dinosaur · Rangely · Loma · Fruita

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)