Wandering Lizard
Colorado

An online magazine with information related to attractions, lodging, dining,
and travel resources in selected areas of Colorado

Mesa County

Trail Through Time

The Trail Through Time is located just 30 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado in Rabbit Valley. Interstate Highway I-70 runs right past the trailhead and there is a convenient turnoff nearby. Today the site is a bit on the arid side, but 140 million years ago the area was a lush garden with forests, lakes, rivers and ponds inhabited by a variety of dinosaurs and flying reptiles. Today fossilized bones and plant material can still be found and several of the more prominent sites are marked alongside a 1.5 mile trail that loops through the area. Bring a hat and water - it can get very hot.

Trail Through Time
Trail Through Time
Trail Through Time
Trail Through Time
Trail Through Time