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.
PAROWAN GAP DINOSAUR TRACK SITE

Points of Interest
Location
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
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