The Dinosaur National Monument South Loop is a paved ride located in Northeastern Utah. Starting in Vernal, UT, this loop heads across the farmlands and low hills until reaching the entrance to Dinosaur National Monument. Upon entering the monument, the road climbs and curves all the way to the turnaround at Harpers Corner. At Harpers Corner there is a hike that will take people farther out on a point for a panorama view of the Green River. Along this climb and descent, there are several different stops with scenic views.
After exiting the national monument, the ride returns to Jensen, UT and then turns to the North to re-enter the Dinosaur National Monument. The ride into the monument is curvy and follows the contours of the hills as it climbs. There are several interesting stopping places to view dinosaur fossils (Quarry Exhibit Hall) and petroglyphs.
This part of the loop turns around just past Turtle Rock at McKee Petroglyphs and follows the same path out of the park. Before reaching Jensen, the route turns off for a short tip back to the starting point in Vernal.
Location: Northeast Utah, Northwest Colorado
Approximate Mileage: 155 miles
Estimated Riding Time: 4.5 Hours
Surface: Paved
Attractions: Jensen Ferry Monument, Musket Shot Springs Overlook, Colorado Welcome Center, Dinosaur National Monument, Plug Hat Butte, Escalante Overlook, Canyon Overlook, Iron Springs Bench Overlook, Echo Park Overlook, Harpers Corner, Utah Welcome Center, Natural History Museum, Dinosaur Quarry & Visitor Center, Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs, Turtle Rock, Mckee Springs Petroglyphs
Dinosaur National Monument South Loop
If you are riding with a group, we ask that every person using our route for navigation purchase their own copy.
In order to encourage this, we are happy to offer a discount for group purchases. Please contact us after purchasing 1 item at full price, and we will set up a coupon code that will give everyone in your group 50% off of the same item.
Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps.
We have tested many Smartphone Apps and here is what we have found:
Please Note
- Some Smartphone Apps require a paid version to allow importing routes.
- Testing was for ‘Follow the Line” only, not “Turn by Turn”.
- If you use an app not listed below, let us know and we will try to test it for you.
- We are not experts on Smartphone Apps. We will try to answer any and all questions, but there may be better resources online.
Apps That Will Work With Our Routes:
- REVER
- Scenic (IOS Only)
- Kurviger (Android Only)
- Detecht
- OsmAnd
- Avenza
- Calimoto
- Gaia
- Ride with GPS
- GPS Tracks
- InRoute
- Harley Davidson
- Indian Ride Command
- My Triumph
- GPX Viewer 2
- Garmin Explore
Apps That Will NOT Work With Our Routes:
- Google Maps
- Apple Maps
- Waze
- Riser
- ESR (Eat Sleep Ride)
- RoadTrippers
- Sygic
- Guru
- Road Warrior Route Planner