Dinosaur Tracks

Field review by the editors.

Moen-avi, Arizona

There are 160 million-year old dinosaur tracks along a riverbed in Moenkopi, AZ, 5 miles west of Tuba City.

Two Native American couples sit in their pickup truck waiting for visitors; then suggest "tips or donations." On the truck side is a spray-painted sheet that reads "Dinosaur Tracks." The tracks are spread over a couple of acres of mottled rock surface; some have been outlined in chalk in case you have trouble seeing them, or juxtaposed with small plastic toy dinosaurs.

Our guide, a native American with bloodshot eyes, kept asking us what country we were from.

Since our visit, the dino track tour business is flourishing, with more eager guides -- and even an opportunity to buy some Native American jewelry. Be warned: we've received a few reports of pressure by a few guides suggesting tips of $20 per person. This is an unofficial attraction, with no electricity, phones, buildings.

Dinosaur Tracks

Address:
US Hwy 160, Moen-avi, AZ
Directions:
Tuba City Dinosaur Track Site. On the north side of US Hwy 160, five miles east of US Hwy 89 or a little over five miles west of the turnoff for Tuba City. Turn north onto the dirt track, then drive about a quarter-mile to the vending tables. Lock your vehicle.
Admission:
Donation.
Hours:
Daylight hours.

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