blue lotus adventures

I think these tracks are the best in Moab.  The tracks in this area are predominantly those of a carnivorous dinosaurs called Allosaurus, probably on the hunt of other animals that would come to what was once a large body of water.

From the parking area you will see a kiosk and a yellow cattle guard giving access to a dirt road. This is the Klondike road trail.  Follow the trail on a double track road. This can be very sandy in the beginning. When you reach a junction with the Dino Flow mountain bike trail,  turn right and follow the road that eventually enters a dry wash.  Hike this for about a half mile and as soon as you emerge from this onto slick rock.  As soon as you enter this area, you will see a number of dinosaur tracks marked by stones placed around them for easy identification. Please do not disturb the rocks. Other tracks ahead may or may not have these stones.

Continue on the slick rock following the white dashed lines. The trail will turn left however, to see more tracks, continue straight on the slick rock staying close to the left edge where the dirt and slick rock meet. Keep you eyes on the ground for many other tracks.  As the hill begins to crest the slick rock, you will find, what I think, are the best tracks.

Also keep a look out for petrified sand ripples.  The entire area was once a large body of water.  This is the beach area of the prehistoric lake/sea. The ripples are clear evidence the area had an abundance of water and wildlife.

The remote setting and solitude definitely add to the experience of viewing dinosaur tracks.