High Desert to Dinosaurland: 3-Day Utah Transit
Embark on a high-desert odyssey from the Mojave to the Uinta Basin. This route traverses Nevada’s volcanic landscapes and southern Utah’s red rocks before reaching the world-famous fossil beds of Vernal.
- Alabama Hills
- Cathedral Gorge State Park
- Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall
Mojave Sands and High Desert Horizons
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park, Cantil, California, US
Alabama Hills
Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, US
Tonopah Historic Mining Park
Tonopah Historic Mining Park, Tonopah, Nevada, US
Great Basin Volcanics and Clay Spires
Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway
Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway, Tonopah, Nevada, US
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada, US
Cedar City Old Town
Cedar City Old Town, Cedar City, Utah, US
Ancient Petroglyphs and Fossil Discoveries
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Parowan, Utah, US
Helper Historic Main Street
Helper Historic Main Street, Helper, Utah, US
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall, Jensen, Utah, US
- Check fuel levels frequently on NV-375 and US-6; services are extremely sparse.
- Verify weather conditions for Price Canyon on US-6, as high-altitude passes can see sudden snow.
- Book Dinosaur National Monument entry in advance if visiting during peak weekends.
- Day 2: 5h 44m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 6h 24m driving — plan rest stops