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Dinosaur Tracks on Skyline Drive
View fossilized dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock along Skyline Drive, a unique prehistoric encounter during your scenic drive.
Prehistoric Footsteps
Along Skyline Drive, interpretive signs mark locations where dinosaur tracks are visible in the rock surface. These trace fossils date back approximately 100 million years, preserved in what was once a muddy shoreline during the Cretaceous period.
What You'll See
The tracks appear as depressions in the tilted rock layers. While they require some imagination to fully appreciate, the signs help identify the prints and explain the prehistoric environment that created them. Both two-legged and four-legged dinosaur tracks have been identified.
Finding the Tracks
Look for interpretive signs along Skyline Drive marking the track locations. Pull safely off the road to examine the fossils. This adds an educational element to the already spectacular scenic drive, connecting visitors to a time when dinosaurs walked this very ground.
Highlights
- Fossilized dinosaur footprints
- Interpretive signs
- Free viewing
- Part of Skyline Drive experience
- 100+ million years old
- Easy roadside access
Details
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy - suitable for all
- Price Range
- Budget-friendly
- Seasonal Notes
- Year-round access when Skyline Drive is open. Avoid after snow or ice for safety.
Contact & Location
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