Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

States: Colorado and Utah
Length: 480.0 mi / 772.5 km
Time to Allow: 10 hours to drive or 10 days to enjoy the byway.

The Dinosaur Diamond runs through the best land in the world to learn about dinosaurs. Numerous sites are available to the public where bones and tracks are still visible in the ground. Many museums along the way add to the opportunities to see and learn about dinosaurs.

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  • Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa

    While the phrase “greatest snow on earth” often conjures thoughts of the West’s many downhill ski resorts, both the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which spans the border between Utah and Colorado, and nearby Grand Mesa Scenic Byway in Colorado take skiers off the slopes and open up a world of snow-covered beauty outside the confines of organized downhill skiing. Take these byways through Utah’s Manti-La Sal and Ashley National Forests, and Colorado’s Grand Mesa National Forest, and you’ll find no shortage of scenic grandeur on your frosty cross-country skiing adventures.

  • Rafting, Hiking and Biking on the Dinosaur Diamond

    Encompassing more than 500 miles of Byway, it is no wonder that Dinosaur Diamond is home to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Along much of the route, you travel through desert; however, arresting mountain ranges are never far away. The mighty Green and Colorado Rivers run through the area of southeastern Utah and western Colorado, providing excellent rapids for rafters or spots for a morning or afternoon of fishing. Hiking, biking, hunting, and other activities are also available. Winter sports such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are popular with visitors. Some anglers seek out Dinosaur Diamond's high country for a bit of ice fishing.

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway: