Warner Valley Dinosaur Tracks
The Warner Valley Dinosaur Tracks are some of the most impressive in the area! There are at least three different types of dinosaur tracks evident in the rock strata....
Trail Facts
Overview
The Warner Valley Dinosaur Tracks are some of the most impressive in the area! There are at least three different types of dinosaur tracks evident in the rock strata. According to the archeologists who have studied the area, there are over 400 fossilized tracks! Not only is this a fun and easy hike with great historical value, but the area is shockingly beautiful! On your drive you will pass flaming red mountains and colorful clay filled rolling hills. The tracks are just a short walk from the parking lot! The trail heads up a small rise and then drops into a dry wash. The dry wash leads down to the dino tracks!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Warner Valley Dinosaur Tracks”: 616 m, 24 m of climbing and 25 m of descent, elevation between 983 m and 994 m, time 00:36:37. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.02329, -113.36716 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 25 Miles (35 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head south on I-15 for about 4 miles and take the Southern Parkway (exit 2). Turn left and head east on on the Southern Parkway and follow it for about 10 miles. Take the Warner Valley Rd exit 7. Follow Warner Valley Rd for about 8 miles (dirt road is bumpy in areas, passable by car, but not recommended in wet conditions). You’ll see a sign that points forward to the Dinosaur Tracks. Continue for about .5 mile and you will cross over a cattle guard. Make an immediate left up the road that follows the fence line. A couple hundred yards up the road is the parking lot and trailhead.
Trailhead GPS: 37.023105, -113.367124
Trail Report
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If going to this site from Hurricane, I must warn you that parts of the road are extremely treacherous. I wasn’t sure we would make it in a 4WD truck. Going back, we headed into Washington/St. George and that way the road was much, much better.
Great little hike. A couple of notes, Warner Valley Road is exit 10, not exit 7. This road is not all weather. It is mostly sandy, but one hill towards the tracks becomes VERY greasy after even moderate rain. Use caution even if in 4WD. Make sure to stop in at Pearce Fort on the way back. There is obviously a lot to explore in Warner Valley.