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Jones Hole Trail in Dinosaur National Monument. This page contains information on hiking within Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah.
 Hiking

There are only a few trails in this rugged, high-desert park, but they provide the most intimate look at the landscape. Check with a ranger for information about trails and backcountry permits.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Box Canyon Trail
Distance: .25 miles one-way Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the Josie Morris Cabin.
Description: The trail is in shady canyons near the historic homestead.
Gates of Lodore Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles one-way Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the Gates of Lodore campground.
Description: This trail has views of the narrow, vivid-red Canyon of Lodore.
Hog Canyon Trail
Distance: 1 mile one-way Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the Josie Morris Cabin.
Description: The trail passes through shady canyons near the historic homestead.
Jones Hole Trail
Distance: 4 miles one-way Rating: Moderate
Elevation:   Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery.
Description: The path follows a clear rushing creek through soaring Jones Hole Canyon. Features Indian rock art, a waterfall, and backcountry camping.
Ruple Point Trail
Distance: 4 miles one-way Rating: Moderate
Elevation:   Total Ascent:  
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the Island Park Overlook on the Harpers Corner Road.
Description: Plateau landscape, with views of Split Mountain Gorge.

Not Hiked

  • Cold Desert Trail
  • Desert Voices Nature Trail
  • Fossil Discovery Trail
  • Harpers Corner Trail
  • Island Park Trail
  • Plug Hat Nature Trail
  • River Trail
  • Sound of Silence Trail
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