![]() ![]() Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex in nearby Vernal also offers free trails from April to October. This fun course holds a series of man-made obstacles along a fast and technical desert trail. If you are more in for the descents, check out the one-mile expert downhill course of Jumps and Ladders, A.K.A Dinotrax. For a brutal sandstone climb of 800 feet in 2.5 miles check out the Handsome Cabin Boy trail. Check out the Jass-Chrome Molly and Three Amigos for a couple of moderate six-mile rides through the sage and junipers. If you brought your mountain bike, the north side of Red Fleet holds a handful of short and fun single-track trails that range from intermediate to expert level riding. A short paddle across the reservoir from the western shore of the campground is an alternate approach that’s a lot of fun. This area also makes a perfect place for swimming and a picnic. Paleontologists have surmised that three-toed, tridactyl, dinosaurs that were bipedal, walking on two legs, left these prints. You could also take a shortcut and boat across the reservoir to the tracksite, but at the expense of missing a terrific hike. Once you reach the water’s edge, search through the slabs of red rock for up to forty footprints ranging from three to seventeen inches in length. It is passable for those with any small amount of fitness and ability, and is great for families with children of all ages - though hike with care over slanted slickrock and rocky outcroppings. The trail is a 1.5 mile course through a forest of junipers that travels over uneven surfaces of dirt and stone. Follow this road for 2.5 miles to the trailhead. Highway 191 from the park’s main entrance travel about one mile before making a right hand turn at the Dinosaur Trackway sign. The excellent Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway trail (see article below) is located on the north side of the park and its easy accessibility draws in many visitors. Almost 200 million years old, these tracks were discovered near its eastern shores and have become an attraction all their own. Located in the heart of Dinosaur Land, Red Fleet is home to numerous dinosaur tracks of its own (Read: Hiking Red Fleet's Dinosaur Trackway). The boat launch is paved and they offer courtesy docks and a swimming platform near a sandy beach. There is potable water available close to each campsite and the clean and convenient restrooms have flush toilets. Each campsite contains a fire ring, barbecue grill, and covered picnic table. They even have two sites that come with in-situ, large teepees - make your reservation for these well in advance. Starting mid-May, Red Fleet begins accepting reservations, which are a good idea, especially for weekends. The 31 sites can accommodate both RVs and tents, though only a handful offer standard water and electric hookups. The campground is located on the western shores and gives a panoramic view of the reservoir. ![]()
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