--- id: "100017" name: Harpers Corner Road distance: "35.1" duration: 2 hours to drive, 1 day to explore description: Harpers Corner Scenic Drive is a paved road that offers wheelchair-accessible overlooks with spectacular views of Dinosaur's rivers and canyons. 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url: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/harpers-corner-road.htm name: Harpers Corner Road websites: - url: https://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/dinosaur/harpers_corner.html name: The American Southwest attractions: - url: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm name: Canyon Visitor Center - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2012/07/cold-desert.html name: Cold Desert Trail - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/echoparkoverlook.htm name: Echo Park Overlook Trail - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/echo-park-road.htm name: Echo Park Road - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/escalante-overlook.htm name: Escalante Overlook - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/harpers-corner.htm name: Harpers Corner - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2012/07/harpers-corner.html name: Harpers Corner Trail - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/iron-springs-bench-overlook.htm name: Iron Springs Bench Overlook - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/island-park-overlook.htm name: Island Park Overlook - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/lower-canyon-overlook.htm name: Lower Canyon Overlook Trail - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/plug-hat-butte.htm name: Plug Hat Butte Picnic Area - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2012/07/plug-hat-trail.html name: Plug Hat Trail - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2012/07/ruple-point.html name: Ruple Point Trail - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/sunrise-overlook.htm name: Sunrise Overlook - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/upper-canyon-overlook.htm name: Upper Canyon OverlookDinosaur National Monument - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/vivas-cake-hill-overlook.htm name: Vivas Cake Hill Overlook designations: - Park Scenic Drive states: - CO - UT ll: - -108.97385568696818 - 40.2428637070378 bounds: - - -109.09824 - 40.2428637070378 - - -108.93346 - 40.52418 --- The Harpers Corner Scenic Drive is a paved 31 mile (50 km) road that starts at the Canyon Visitor Center and ends at Harpers Corner. The road is typically closed in winter, and reopens in spring when conditions allow. The road is accessible for most vehicles when clear of ice and snow. Harpers Corner Road is closed in winter, and reopens in spring when conditions allow. While there aren't any dinosaur fossils in this section of the park, Harpers Corner Road offers a perfect getaway for those looking to escape noise and crowds. The road is lined with striking viewpoints and overlooks into Dinosaur's scenic canyon country. The last section includes views from as high as 2500 feet (762 m) above the Green and Yampa rivers. Harpers Corner Road is also the jumping-off point for several paved paths and hiking trails. All overlooks along the route are wheelchair accessible. __Driving Conditions__ The road is accessible for most RVs and trailers. It is winding and ascends nearly 1,600 feet (484 m) in elevation. Low gear is required near the Plug Hat Butte Area. Steep drops away from the road are visible in several places. __Pets__ Leashed pets are allowed at all overlooks and picnic areas. Leashed pets are also permitted on the paved trails in the Plug Hat Butte area. Pets are not allowed on the Ruple Point Trail or the Harpers Corner Trail. __Fees__ Visitors must pay the park entrance fee or show a valid pass at the Entrance Station or Visitor Center.