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Dinosaur Hill Trailhead — Fruita, Colorado

Dinosaur Hill Trailhead in Fruita: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

AddressDinosaur Hill Trailhead, near Fruita, CO — no street address published (BLM directions: from the I-70 Fruita exit, about 1.5 miles south on CO-340 E / Broadway to the signed parking area on the left; coordinates 39.13284, -108.73598)
HoursOpen year-round, day use only
PricesFree
Age notesShort interpretive loop at a historic dinosaur quarry site (BLM publishes no age guidance).
Suggested timeAbout 1 hours
AccessibilityBLM: the trailhead has accessible parking and a level loading area, picnic tables and a vault toilet designed for wheelchair use, and tactile signs with a detectable guide strip near the trailhead. The trail itself is a 1-mile loop with moderate grades and about 150 ft of climbing on packed dirt with some gravel sections — BLM says the wide, packed start “may be suitable for some wheelchair users.” No drinking water on site; dogs must be leashed.

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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.