Near the northern Colorado-Utah border, there’s a river-cut land of colorful rock traversed by the short Fossil Discovery Trail. It is an interpretive trail, with educational signs and remembrances of
Near the northern Colorado-Utah border, there’s a river-cut land of colorful rock traversed by the short Fossil Discovery Trail. It is an interpretive trail, with educational signs and remembrances of
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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
Colorado and hiking and nearly synonymous words, bringing to mind the idea of mountains, hidden lakes and evergreen forests that are more common in the state s northern climates.
However, Southern Colorado s more desert-like atmosphere also offers its fair share of trails that are worth heading off the beaten path to explore.
For fitness buffs or experienced hikers, a good place to start is Cheyenne Mountain State Park near Colorado Springs.
Bill Vogrin, spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, suggested that visitors seeking an all-day hike that would afford a good view of not just Colorado Springs but also a unique view of the mountains towering over the city check out the Dixon Trail.