Many Things To Do in Colorado

Come Close and Touch Colorado's Past

Dinosaur Ridge

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Overview:

Dinosaur Ridge is a set of small mountains where many dinousaur tracks and bones have been found. There are many ways to get around Dinosaur Ridge (bike, car or on foot). We suggest that you get some good shoes on and a camelback or a good backpack full of water bottles and set out on foot. Sunscreen is a must. Not too many places for shade on these little mountains. There are two different hikes you can make during this adventure. One of the hikes starts at the visitor center and goes up and over the Morrison Formaiton. The second and our facorite hike on the mountain is the one that goes to the top! It is the Dakota Ridge trail!

Favorites:

Dinosaur tracks all over the side of the mountain. We saw petrified dino bones in the rocks. We also saw a portion of the mountain that the researchers think that Dinosaurs sunk into the mud as they walked along the banks of Lake Bonneville. Great geology site to see. We also were able to learn about oil wells in the Denver area. We went when it was high school day so they had volunteers out to help explain a lot of what is out there.

Directions:

The address is 16831 W. Alameda PkwyMorrison, CO 80465. You take the same exit as Red Rocks Ampitheatre (Where Johnny Cash once performed!). Turn on Alemeda Parkway to your left and you are now entering into Dinosaur Ridge. Have Fun.
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Reviews:

Ry Ry: Five Stars. This trip was so cooooool!

Jacob: Five Stars. I loved the Hike! I loved the dinosaur tracks!

Dad: Four Stars. I needed more shade and more water!
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Website:

http://www.dinoridge.org/
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Photos!!!!!!!!

We're at the Top! Don't look down!