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Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead

Where
Thompson Springs, UT (Grand County)
Indoors or outdoors
Outdoors
Good for
families, outdoor lovers
Phone
+1 435-259-2100

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The Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead near Moab leads to a preserved tracksite with over 2,000 dinosaur footprints embedded in sandstone. The trail is family-friendly and well-marked, covering about three miles round trip with gradual elevation gain. Wear sturdy footwear suited to sandstone terrain.

Updated October 22, 2026

Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead

Located in the Klondike Bluffs area north of Moab, the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead leads to an extensive tracksite featuring over 2,000 dinosaur footprints preserved in sandstone. The well-marked, family-friendly trail is about three miles round trip with 433 feet of elevation gain, graduall

About Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead

Dinosaur Stomping Grounds Trailhead is a hiking trail in Thompson Springs, Utah, in Grand County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other hiking trail is Mega Steps Trailhead, about 0.3 miles away, with 180 more within 30 miles. It suits families and outdoor lovers.

More hiking trails nearby

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackway TrailheadHiking Trail · Thompson Springs · 0.8 mi
Chilkoot Pass TrailheadHiking Trail · Thompson Springs · 0.9 mi
Moab Klondike BluffsHiking Trail · Moab · 3.1 mi
Klondike South TrailheadHiking Trail · Thompson Springs · Free · 4.0 mi
Tower Arch TrailheadHiking Trail · Thompson Springs · 4.1 mi

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Places to stay

  • Utah Visitors Center · Hotel · Thompson Springs · 9.6 mi
  • Moab Under Canvas · Hotel · Moab · 10.0 mi

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Where is it?

Thompson Springs, Utah.

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