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Hike We Like: North America’s Largest Dinosaur Tracksite
This little-known trail in southeastern Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland leads to more than 1,300 dinosaur footprints exposed along the banks of the Purgatoire River.Logan Abbott and Terri Cook •
May 13, 2021
Difficulty: Hard
Why We Love It: It’s a peaceful out-and-back hike to a prehistoric site where 25-ton Apatosauruses once roamed.
When to Go: Spring and fall
Pre-hike Buzz: Stop by The Barista in La Junta for a post-hike Prairie Schooner or Rambler panini, paired with a cool mocha frappe.
Restrooms: Vault toilets at trailhead
Distance from Denver: About 200 miles
Dogs: Not allowed