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The Hog Canyon Hiking Trail -
Dinosaur National Monument
By
Utah Outdoor Activities
Hog Canyon is one of the box canyons that Josie Morris used as a natural
corral by fencing off the narrow end of the canyon. This trail
begins to the east of the Josie
Morris Cabin, Dinosaur
National Monument. This trail will lead you past
Josie's chicken coop and a pond that stored water from her natural
spring. The trail is flat and provides views of the land that
surrounds the cabin. Once you begin your hike into Hog Canyon
you will find yourself surround by tall grasses and wild flowers
with views of towering walls. As you continue up this trail the steep canyon walls will begin to
narrow and you will end up in a heavily forested area that you can
sit and relax, while taking in the beauty.
This trail is a short hike and is great in the afternoon when the
rest of Dinosaur National Monument is baking in the hot summer
sun. This trail offers several shaded areas, beautiful views
and is a great way to end or even begin your adventure in Dinosaur
National Monument. Before hiking this trail be sure you have
plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant, because the mesquites
will be waiting.
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