Location: Vernal
Top Things to do in Vernal
6 Sights & Landmarks in Vernal That You Shouldn't Miss
Vernal, the county seat and largest city in Uintah County is in northeastern Utah, United States, about 175 miles (280 km) east of Salt Lake City and 20 miles (32 km) west of the Colorado border. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,089. The population has since grown to 10,844 as of the 2014 population estimate.
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1. Red Fleet State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Hike to 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, boat and fish on Red Fleet Reservoir, and camp or picnic in a campground overlooking a sandstone and desert landscape. In the heart of Dinosaurland, Red Fleet is a destination in itself and great location for discovery of the area.
Reviewed By ThisFamilyTravels - Oro Valley, United States
Our family LOVED our visit to Red Fleet State Park - Dinosaur Trackway. We were in a large motorhome and found plenty of parking at the trailhead. Hike was moderate - lots of boulders, with slot canyons. Really nice hike for our kids (aged 7-18). The BEST part was the dinosaur fossils at the end (follow the painted fossils on the hike to avoid getting lost). Never knew a place like this existed - where we could actually find fossils "in nature." Best part was our swim at the end of the hike - cliff jumping (60' per a boater) and sunning on the rocks. Bring life vests for small children. No restrooms, so go before you trek. Would absolutely recommend this - highlight of any hike we've been on. SO COOL.
2. McConkie Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By brittni105 - Layton, United States
We did both hikes with a baby in a carrier. The main trail was a bit harder and required some assistance to get over rocks safely with a baby. Three kings trail was much easier carrying a baby. Both had amazing Petroglyphs. Each hike took about 30 minutes round trip. There are covered picnic tables at the parking lot as well. It's just amazing that this family had opened up their property for so many visitors. Make sure to sign in and leave a donation. They ask for $5 per group, but it is worth so much more.
3. John Jarvie Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
4. Moonshine Arch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Wander454593
For quite a while we weren't sure our hike was going in the correct direction as we were the only ones and just as we about to give up there was an offical sign. Totally worth the huffing and puffing of these two FL flat landers.
