Dinosaur Ridge Trail
This National Natural Landmark is the site of more than 300 fossil tracks and is now ranked by paleontologists as #1 dinosaur tracksite in America. Dinosaur Ridge is also the location of the world’s first Stegosaurus fossil discovery!
The Dinosaur Ridge Trail is a paved section of West Alameda Parkway. It is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and hikers, and closed to public motorized traffic. The site is world-famous for its Cretaceous Period tracks and Jurassic Period bones and remarkable geologic features. More than 15 fossil and geologic sites are marked by interpretive signage, and can be accessed by foot, bike, or guided bus tour, there is nothing in the world like it.
Construction of West Alameda Parkway was finished in 1937. The road cut into the Dakota Hogback uncovered more rock layers with fossilized dinosaur and crocodile footprints. Designated by the National Park Service as a National Natural Landmark in 1973, and named by the State of Colorado as a Colorado Natural Area, Dinosaur Ridge welcomes approximately 250,000 people per year.
Virtual Tour
Explore Dinosaur Ridge at your own pace from home or classroom with a 360º Virtual Tour!
Using your home computer you’ll be able to get an aerial view and zoomed-in details of the Dinosaur Ridge fossils and tracksites, view and listen to video and audio clips, learn the geology and paleontology of these amazing site, and more!