Utah Points of Interest
Parowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site
The Parowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site, located in the Escalante Desert watershed of Utah, is a popular destination for visitors interested in ancient history. This area is home to one of the best-preserved dinosaur track sites in North America, containing well-preserved tracks of various dinosaurs such as the Dilophosaurus and the Grallator. The tracks are believed to be over 200 million years old and were created during the Early Jurassic period when this area was covered by a shallow sea. The site is also known for its rock art, including petroglyphs and pictographs, created by the Fremont and Ancestral Puebloan peoples who inhabited the region thousands of years ago.
One of the main reasons to visit the Parowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site is to see the well-preserved dinosaur tracks that are a unique feature of the area. Visitors can also hike the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs Trail, which takes them through the ancient art created by the Fremont and Ancestral Puebloan people. The site offers visitors a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the geological and cultural history of the region. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Escalante Desert watershed, which offers picturesque views of sandstone cliffs and panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Get driving directions.
One of the main reasons to visit the Parowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site is to see the well-preserved dinosaur tracks that are a unique feature of the area. Visitors can also hike the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs Trail, which takes them through the ancient art created by the Fremont and Ancestral Puebloan people. The site offers visitors a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the geological and cultural history of the region. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Escalante Desert watershed, which offers picturesque views of sandstone cliffs and panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Get driving directions.
Points of Interest
Location |
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Brian Head Peak Observation |
“C” Trail Overlook |
Cedar Breaks Visitor Center |
Parowan Gap Dinosaur Track Site |
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Point Supreme - Cedar Breaks National Monument | 30 | 10,280 ft | |||
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs Dispersed | Numerous | 5,551 ft | |||
Cedar Canyon | 18 | 8,444 ft | |||
Te - Ah | 41 | 9,189 ft | |||
Minersville State Park | 29 | 5,523 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Leeds Creek Near Leeds
USGS 09408000 |
8 cfs |
East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale
USGS 09404450 |
12 cfs |
Virgin River At Virgin
USGS 09406000 |
321 cfs |
Clear Creek Above Diversions
USGS 10194200 |
154 cfs |
Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin
USGS 09406100 |
195 cfs |
North Fork Virgin River Near Springdale
USGS 09405500 |
340 cfs |