Harpers Corner is one of the most scenic places in the United States. Located in Dinosaur National Monument near the northern Utah and Colorado border, this wilderness spot is well worth the visit.
The overlook is located at the end of a fairly level 1 mile hike.
The trail ends at a fenced in point where the ridge is only a few meters wide and the views stretch for 360°. About 2500 feet below are three canyon systems each leading into remote, inaccessible terrain.
Trail Rating
Overall rating = easy
Distance: 2 miles total – easy
Elevation gain: Terrain: solid wide gravel trail – easy
Exposure: some exposure to heights and drop-offs – moderate
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Getting There
From Vernal, Utah, travel 34 miles east on route 40 crossing into Colorado to the small town of Dinosaur. The road to the Dinosaur National Monument branches north 2 miles east of Dinosaur.
Harpers Corner road traverses through a rolling landscape of distant cliffs and treeless plateaus finally reaching the trailhead after 30 miles. The road ends on a narrowing ridge, 7,625 feet elevation, with great views of the Green River as it flows west and enters Whirlpool Canyon.
Road to Harpers Corner in Dinosaur National Monument
The Trail
The trail follows a fairly level ridge out to a promontory high above the Green river and canyons. The distance is 1 mile each way.
Topographical Map of Harpers Corner Trail
Bing Overhead View of Harpers Corner and Steamboat Rock
Here are some pictures of the river and canyons.
