Dinosaur Monument trail's access cut

VERNAL — Access to a popular trail in Dinosaur National Monument will be limited starting next month.

Park officials say that starting April 10, access to the half-mile Fossil Discovery Trail will be by shuttle only.

That's because of the trailhead's proximity to a major construction project to rehabilitate and rebuild the Quarry Visitor Center near the park's Utah entrance.

So instead of driving to the trailhead, walkers will have to board a free shuttle near the temporary visitor center, which is just outside the park boundary.

This spring, the shuttle will run during the morning four days a week. In the summer, it will run daily.

The easy walking trail includes views of exposed rocks and fossils, including a few large dinosaur bones.