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Desert Voices Nature Trail is close to the Dinosaur Quarry and is a particularly good trail to visit after viewing the bones and exhibits at the quarry.
The trail begins in the Split Mountain area across from or west of the boat ramp. Signs along the trail explain what visitors can experience as they walk through this arid environment.
A special feature of the trail is a series of signs produced specifically for children by children. The trail is about 1 1/2 miles long round trip and is moderately difficult. The best times to walk the trail is in the morning or evening when it is not so hot. The interpretive signs will introduce visitors to the threats confronting arid environments in the west.
The trail is about 1 1/2 miles long round trip and is moderately difficult.

Facilities: There are no facilities available along Desert Voices Nature Trail. Drinking water and restrooms are provided at the visitor center. There are at least four camping areas that are within are close by the Dinosaur National Monument.

Reservations: Reservations are accepted for the campgrounds nearby Desert Voices Nature Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Desert Voices Nature Trail is open all year Monday through Friday, and weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day, closed on major holidays.

Fees: An admission fee is charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not accessible.

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting a National Monument. Please check in at the visitor center for further information.

Directions: To get to Desert Voices Nature Trail from:

Vernal: The popular Desert Voices Nature Trail is only a 30 minute drive east from Vernal, Utah. Take Route 40 (Main Street) east out of Vernal to a well marked turn left/north from Jensen, UT onto Route 149. Seven miles later visitors will reach the park. The trail begins in the Split Mountain area across from or west of the boat ramp.
Steamboat Springs: Take Route 40 towards Vernal, UT, to a well marked turn right from Jensen, UT onto Route 19. Seven miles later visitors will reach the park. The trail begins in the Split Mountain Area across from or west of the boat ramp.

Address
Dinosaur National Monument
4545 E. Highway 40
Dinosaur, Colorado 81610-9724
Phone
General: (970) 374-3000
Fax: (970) 374-3003
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