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The Box Canyon Hiking Trail -
Dinosaur National Monument
By
Utah Outdoor Activities
The trail head for this hike begins in the parking area of the Josie
Morris Cabin, Dinosaur
National Monument. This trail will be a relief from
the hot summer sun. The trail itself is flat and will even offer shade in
the mid-day. Josie Morris used this canyon as a natural corral
where she raised her cattle. She simply fenced off the narrow
end of the canyon and let the canyon walls confine her
stock.
As you continue up this trail the steep canyon walls will begin to
box you in and eventfully you can go no further. The trail
itself is very short in length and very relaxing. You will be able
to view one of the natural springs Josie used as her water
source. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife. If there
is a chance to see a mule deer this is the location.
Although the steep walls our inviting to be explored please to not
attempt to scramble up these walls. The rock itself is very
crumbly, slippery and steep. Don't forget your water and bug
repellant this trail may be shady but it still gets hot.
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