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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.
3days
9stops
1289km
Day 1: Red Rock Canyon → Alabama Hills → Tonopah Historic Mining Park
4h 27min · 438km3 stops
Red Rock Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
1h 27min · 149km
Alabama Hills
12:00 – 14:00
3h · 289km
Tonopah Historic Mining Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway → Cathedral Gorge → Cedar City Old Town
4h 20min · 445km3 stops
Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway
09:00 – 11:00
1h 21min · 136km
Cathedral Gorge
12:00 – 14:00
2h 59min · 309km
Cedar City Old Town
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs → Helper Historic Main Street → Dinosaur National Monument Qu…
4h 3min · 406km3 stops
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
09:00 – 11:00
24min · 31km
Helper Historic Main Street
12:00 – 14:00
3h 39min · 375km
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check fuel levels frequently on NV-375 and US-6; services are extremely sparse.
- 2. Verify weather conditions for Price Canyon on US-6, as high-altitude passes can see sudden snow.
- 3. Book Dinosaur National Monument entry in advance if visiting during peak weekends.
- 4. Day 2: 5h 44m driving — plan rest stops
- 5. Day 3: 6h 24m driving — plan rest stops