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Help Us Create a World-Class Fossil Experience at Dinosaur Ridge: The Deep Time Detour
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Guided Public Tours
Stegosaurus
State Fossil License Plate available now! 🥳
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Hours & Directions
Public Tours
Visit Dinosaur Ridge, an outdoor museum 20 minutes west of Denver on Colorado’s beautiful Front Range
See more than 250 fossil tracks at the paleontologist-rated #1 Dinosaur Tracksite in the nation, and see the site of the first-named
Stegosaurus
bone fossils!
Take a guided tour or a self-guided walk at your own pace. Field Guides and Audio Tours available for purchase.
Guided Bus Tours
The most popular way to experience Dinosaur Ridge: take a 45 minute guided bus tour with an interpretive guide. Costs: $20/adult (ages 12+), $14/child (ages 3-11), free for ages 2 and under. (Bus tours in Spanish also available)
Guided Walking Tours
Join a small group for a guide-interpreted walking tour of several fossil sites across Dinosaur Ridge. Learn about the geology and natural history during this outdoor 1.5-mile paved walking tour. Plan on 2 hours. Weekends only.
Walk with a Geologist
For the ultimate experience join a small group walking tour led by a local geologist to see dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, and learn about the geology and changes to Colorado across deep time
. Plan on 2-2.5 hours. Available certain weekends monthly.
Self-Guided Walk
Interpretive signs lead you on this 1.1 mile (one way from gate to gate) outdoor walk along a paved road. Available from sun up to sun down. Parking is free at the Main Visitor Center during open hours, and roadside before, during, and after center hours.
Double-down on Your Dino Experience
Purchase a discount pass to visit both Dinosaur Ridge and nearby
Morrison Natural History Museum
Follow in the footsteps of prehistoric creatures at
Dinosaur Ridge
and see the fossils they left behind at
Morrison Natural History Museum
.
Main Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
501 CO-HWY 8 Morrison, CO 80465
Morrison Dino Pass
$34 adults (12+) | $22 kids (3-11) | 2 and under free
Admission to both Dinosaur Ridge (Bus Tour & Exhibit Hall) and
Morrison Natural History Museum
.
Dino Passes are available for purchase in-person at either location. You can also order passes online when you book your tour with Morrison Natural History Museum. No reservations required at Dinoridge– only proof-of-purchase.
CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION 303-697-3466
Dinoridge on Instagram
Follow the #1 dinoisaur tracksite in America on Instagram for more dino-tastic content.
Celebrating all life on #EarthDay2026 past, presen
Hello Denver area friends! We will be at #FANEXPOD
#HappyFossilFriday! The original artwork continues
UPDATE: DUE TO SNOW, THE MAIN VISITOR CENTER IS CL
Happy #FossilFriday from just south of Colorado’s
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Your support helps our mission of preservation and education of the amazing fossils and geology located at Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and other sites within the Morrison-Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark.
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The staff were amazing! We took our individuals with IDD there and one of the workers on her break sat and talked to our guys!!!!
–Tonya B.
Es un recorrido guiado… corto pero muy claro. Es muy interesante ver los guesos de los dinosaurios todavía a metidos en las rocas. La verdad vale la pena visitarlos. Los paisajes son expectaculares y la atención muy beuna
–Oscar A.
Amazing place to find dinosaurs’ tracks and fossils. I got to know a lot about dinosaurs from the tour.
–Sanhita S.
Beautiful place for kids, dinosaur fossil and tracks on display, u can see an outdoor museum and a visitor center.
–Sandhya M.
Beautiful place to learn about dinos, beautiful shop with minerals, t-shirts and more!
–Federico A.
Dinosaur Ridge is an absolute must for all ages. There’s nothing like placing your hand in the center of a dinosaur footprint, seeing the fossils, and learning all you can from the welcome center. There are various trail options for all abilities and a gift shop for those looking for souvenirs – which includes gems, minerals, and molds of real raptor claws! Can’t recommend enough.
–Joshua G.
Highlight of our Denver trip. What a surprise package. We had kids ages from 5 to 9 and they were surprisingly engaged by the shuttle tour driver/guide and was a very engaging 45 min trip. I myself learnt many things that no documentaries or museums could teach me! Highly recommend the stop over and taking shuttle tour.
–Nitin N.
This place was so cool! There’s a parking lot which was great. I don’t mind a hike, but this was mostly a paved road. You can hike up further on a trail. I would love to hike the trail next time. There were families and couples, was a family friendly place. The views from the paved trail were wonderful and breathtaking. I’m from KY, I don’t see this type of thing every day. 10/10 would recommend.
–John C.
We stopped at Dinosaur Ridge as part of a day trip up to Mount Evans. This is a great first stop on your way west of Denver. Being able to see footprints and fossils up close is an amazing experience. The best part was the bus tour that we took.
–Elvis C.
If you are into dinosaurs and fossils this park is for you. You can see real dinosaur footprints and impressions in the rocks. The fossils you will see are worth it. The gift shop was great with lots of interesting rocks at reasonable prices. Great place to go with kids or anyone interested in geology and dinosaurs.
–Theresa P.
Seeing dinosaur footprints and fossils in their natural environment is a drastically different experience from seeing them moved into an indoor museum. Highly recommend the short 1.5 mile walk through Dinosaur Ridge!
–Vicky C.
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Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Hours & Directions
FAQs
Tours
Public Tours
Visitor Centers
Main Visitor Center
Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
Trails / Outdoor Areas
Dinosaur Ridge Trail
Triceratops Trail
Public Tours
Learn More
Attend an Event
Event Calendar
School & Group Programs
Onsite Programs
Virtual Programs & Resources
Kid Programs
Triceratots Preschool
Dinosaur Discovery Days
Camps
Dig Areas
Birthdays
Adult Programs
Travel & Field Programs
Speakers Bureau
Explore Remotely
Virtual Experience
School & Group Programs
Learn More
Organization Overview
Non-profit Information
History & Discoveries
Master Plan
People
Staff
Board, Founders & Track ID Team
News & Opportunities
Dino Ridge News
Publications & Press
The Land Before Podcast
Jobs
The Land Before Podcast
Listen Now
Give & Support
Donate Now
Stegosaurus License Plate
Deep Time Detour Exhibition
Become a Sponsor
Virtual Supporters
Get Involved
Volunteer
Become a Member
Support Dinosaur Ridge
Donate Now
Help Us Create a World-Class Fossil Experience at Dinosaur Ridge: The Deep Time Detour
Learn More
Explore Dinosaur Ridge
Guided Public Tours
Stegosaurus
State Fossil License Plate available now! 🥳
Get Your Plates Today
Plan Your Visit
Hours & Directions
Public Tours
Visit Dinosaur Ridge, an outdoor museum 20 minutes west of Denver on Colorado’s beautiful Front Range
See more than 250 fossil tracks at the paleontologist-rated #1 Dinosaur Tracksite in the nation, and see the site of the first-named
Stegosaurus
bone fossils!
Take a guided tour or a self-guided walk at your own pace. Field Guides and Audio Tours available for purchase.
Guided Bus Tours
The most popular way to experience Dinosaur Ridge: take a 45 minute guided bus tour with an interpretive guide. Costs: $20/adult (ages 12+), $14/child (ages 3-11), free for ages 2 and under. (Bus tours in Spanish also available)
Guided Walking Tours
Join a small group for a guide-interpreted walking tour of several fossil sites across Dinosaur Ridge. Learn about the geology and natural history during this outdoor 1.5-mile paved walking tour. Plan on 2 hours. Weekends only.
Walk with a Geologist
For the ultimate experience join a small group walking tour led by a local geologist to see dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, and learn about the geology and changes to Colorado across deep time
. Plan on 2-2.5 hours. Available certain weekends monthly.
Self-Guided Walk
Interpretive signs lead you on this 1.1 mile (one way from gate to gate) outdoor walk along a paved road. Available from sun up to sun down. Parking is free at the Main Visitor Center during open hours, and roadside before, during, and after center hours.
Double-down on Your Dino Experience
Purchase a discount pass to visit both Dinosaur Ridge and nearby
Morrison Natural History Museum
Follow in the footsteps of prehistoric creatures at
Dinosaur Ridge
and see the fossils they left behind at
Morrison Natural History Museum
.
Main Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
501 CO-HWY 8 Morrison, CO 80465
Morrison Dino Pass
$34 adults (12+) | $22 kids (3-11) | 2 and under free
Admission to both Dinosaur Ridge (Bus Tour & Exhibit Hall) and
Morrison Natural History Museum
.
Dino Passes are available for purchase in-person at either location. You can also order passes online when you book your tour with Morrison Natural History Museum. No reservations required at Dinoridge– only proof-of-purchase.
CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION 303-697-3466
Dinoridge on Instagram
Follow the #1 dinoisaur tracksite in America on Instagram for more dino-tastic content.
Celebrating all life on #EarthDay2026 past, presen
Hello Denver area friends! We will be at #FANEXPOD
#HappyFossilFriday! The original artwork continues
UPDATE: DUE TO SNOW, THE MAIN VISITOR CENTER IS CL
Happy #FossilFriday from just south of Colorado’s
Follow Us
Join & Support
Your support helps our mission of preservation and education of the amazing fossils and geology located at Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and other sites within the Morrison-Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark.
Become a Member
Donate Now
The staff were amazing! We took our individuals with IDD there and one of the workers on her break sat and talked to our guys!!!!
–Tonya B.
Es un recorrido guiado… corto pero muy claro. Es muy interesante ver los guesos de los dinosaurios todavía a metidos en las rocas. La verdad vale la pena visitarlos. Los paisajes son expectaculares y la atención muy beuna
–Oscar A.
Amazing place to find dinosaurs’ tracks and fossils. I got to know a lot about dinosaurs from the tour.
–Sanhita S.
Beautiful place for kids, dinosaur fossil and tracks on display, u can see an outdoor museum and a visitor center.
–Sandhya M.
Beautiful place to learn about dinos, beautiful shop with minerals, t-shirts and more!
–Federico A.
Dinosaur Ridge is an absolute must for all ages. There’s nothing like placing your hand in the center of a dinosaur footprint, seeing the fossils, and learning all you can from the welcome center. There are various trail options for all abilities and a gift shop for those looking for souvenirs – which includes gems, minerals, and molds of real raptor claws! Can’t recommend enough.
–Joshua G.
Highlight of our Denver trip. What a surprise package. We had kids ages from 5 to 9 and they were surprisingly engaged by the shuttle tour driver/guide and was a very engaging 45 min trip. I myself learnt many things that no documentaries or museums could teach me! Highly recommend the stop over and taking shuttle tour.
–Nitin N.
This place was so cool! There’s a parking lot which was great. I don’t mind a hike, but this was mostly a paved road. You can hike up further on a trail. I would love to hike the trail next time. There were families and couples, was a family friendly place. The views from the paved trail were wonderful and breathtaking. I’m from KY, I don’t see this type of thing every day. 10/10 would recommend.
–John C.
We stopped at Dinosaur Ridge as part of a day trip up to Mount Evans. This is a great first stop on your way west of Denver. Being able to see footprints and fossils up close is an amazing experience. The best part was the bus tour that we took.
–Elvis C.
If you are into dinosaurs and fossils this park is for you. You can see real dinosaur footprints and impressions in the rocks. The fossils you will see are worth it. The gift shop was great with lots of interesting rocks at reasonable prices. Great place to go with kids or anyone interested in geology and dinosaurs.
–Theresa P.
Seeing dinosaur footprints and fossils in their natural environment is a drastically different experience from seeing them moved into an indoor museum. Highly recommend the short 1.5 mile walk through Dinosaur Ridge!
–Vicky C.
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