Sound of Silence Trail – Dinosaur National Monument

The Sound of Silence Trail delivers what it promises: abundant tranquillity and unique views. On this 5-kilometre (3 mi) loop, you can explore the geology of the Dinosaur National Monument and enjoy breathtaking views of the gleaming white Split Mountain. If you like, you can combine the Sound of Silence Trail with the Desert Voices Trail to create a loop of around 9 kilometres (5.6 mi).

You’ll start at a small car park, where an information board provides you with the most important facts about the trail. Right next to it, there's also a box with a leaflet about the Sound of Silence Trail, which explains the various stations along the way. You’ll walk over sandy, stony ground into a beautiful rocky landscape. In places, you’ll walk through a dried-up stream bed, which can sometimes turn into a small river during heavy rainfall.

After 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), you’ll have a great view of the so-called Racetrack. The racetrack-like rock formation was formed in the Triassic period between 251 and 201 million years ago. Just shy of a kilometre further on, you'll come to the connecting path to the Desert Voices Trail. Here, you can decide whether to add another 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to your Tour or walk back to the car park.