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Vernal, Utah

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  • Vernal, Utah

    Hike the Desert Voices and Sound of Silence Trails

    3.5
    4.7 mi / 340 ft gain
    To get to the Sound of Silence trail head from the entrance of Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, UT stay on US 149 past the visitor center and you will see parking parallel to the road in about 2 miles on your left. The views are amazing as soon as you get on 149 driving into the park as you...
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  • Vernal, Utah

    Hike and Fly-Fish Jone's Hole Creek

    8 mi
    Starting from the Jone's Hole National Fish Hatchery the trail follows spring fed Jone's Hole Creek 4 miles to its confluence with the Green River. Along the trail you will be treated to scenic views of the desert canyon, wildlife such as bighorn sheep and deer, as well as spectacular fly fishing...
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  • Daggett County, Utah

    Hike the Red Canyon Rim Trail at Flaming Gorge

    5.0
    5 mi
    If you only have time for a quick trip to the overlook, the main network of paths leave directly north from the Red Canyon Visitor Center and lead to a few viewpoints that provide impressive vistas to the east and west. For those looking for more solitude away from pavement, the Red Canyon Rim t...
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  • Daggett County, Utah

    Fly Fish the Green River below Flaming Gorge

    4.0
    Located in the northeast corner of Utah, this section of the Green River begins beneath the Flaming Gorge dam. The "A" section runs from the dam to Little Hole, and there is parking and trail access from both ends. If you plan on launching a boat, it's easy to setup a shuttle in Dutch John. For...
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  • Moffat County, Colorado

    Whitewater Raft the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument

    46 mi
    Starting from the Lodore Ranger Station in Colorado the trip begins as a mild float before the Green River abruptly cuts through the Uinta Mountains in an area named The Gates of Lodore.  From there the gradient of the river increases as the imposing vermillion canyon walls covered with lush gree...
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Camping and Lodging in Vernal

Limber Flag Yurt
Vernal, Utah

Limber Flag Yurt

Grizzly Ridge Yurt
Vernal, Utah

Grizzly Ridge Yurt

Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday
Vernal, Utah

Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday

Split Mountain Group Campground
Jensen, Utah

Split Mountain Group Campground

Colton Guard Station
Vernal, Utah

Colton Guard Station

Green River Campground
Jensen, Utah

Green River Campground

Guides, Insights and Stories from Vernal