Dinosaur Tracks
Tuba City, Arizona
| Address: | ~Indian Rte 6731, Tuba City, AZ 86045, USA |
| GPS: |
36°6'20.5"N 111°16'41.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 0.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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The Tuba City Dinosaur Tracks are one of the more well-known sets of dinosaur footprints in the world. There are several examples of dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock. Hand-painted signs mark the turnoff, and there will be guides at the parking lot available to show you the best footprints. The Tuba City Dinosaur Tracks are one of the more well-known sets of dinosaur footprints in the world. There are several examples of dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock. Hand-painted signs mark the turnoff, and there will be guides at the parking lot available to show you the best footprints. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tuba City, Arizona
- Head south on Main St toward Cedar Ave (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-160 W/Navajo Trail (3.1 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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