You would think they would want to protect dinosaur fossils and beautiful rock formations from unscrupulous visitors. Incredibly, there are no fences. Visitors are expected to exercise their own conscience in preserving the wealth of the land, and so far that has been working. On this trail you'll see the fossils numerous plants and dinosaurs from the Jurassic Period. The trail is not long - 1.8 miles - and it has interpretive panels describing the dinosaurs you'll see, of which there are eight. Look towards the south side of the canyon to see the remains of an old 19th century mill that once mined and processed copper.

• Do not collect anything from the land.
• There is a parking area at the Mills Canyon Road Trailhead.

• Drive to here

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