Sound of Silence Trail is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Vernal, Utah that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is accessible year-round.
Dinosaur National Monument charges a fee to enter. Fees are $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $45.
Utah Travel Council, Council Hall, P.O. Box 147420 , Salt Lake City, UT, 84114, Phone: 801-538-1030, travel@utah.com
Directions from Jensen: Take 149 past the Quarry Visitor Center, follow signs.
October 25, 2020
October 24, 2020October 17, 2020Well marked, a couple spots of slightly steep scramble
October 17, 2020October 15, 2020October 9, 2020Great hike! It has a little bit of several types of terrain. Lots of fun! Recommend the Sound of Silence Trail Guide.
October 4, 2020I'd rate it as moderate. Beautiful different rock and dirt formations. Very informative guide booklet available at the trailhead. Some uphill climbing and descending is required, and the trail seems to be well marked despite some distracting game trails. The scenery is fantastic. Take the 10 minutes to hike west up the rocky slope at marker 15! You won't be disappointed!
September 23, 2020Great hike!!
September 14, 2020Fantastic views!!! Saw some lizards and little birds, but the scenery was what it's all about. Follow my instagram for more adventures @julie_journeys
September 13, 2020Great trail with interesting geology and varied terrain. A little scrambling over some rocks - but not bad. Highly recommend.
September 10, 2020August 16, 2020Very fun and interesting trail. The best part is this huge rock towards the end of the hike. It’s very exposed and hot, so this hike is a lot better in the early morning. Make sure to bring enough water!!
August 15, 2020My daughter and I ran this trail after a long day's drive from Reno. We arrived at the national park to camp in the evening and ended up on the trail just before sunset. The low sun, combined with the red rocks made for a lovely and scenic end to our day on the road. I would say evening is probably the best time to be out in this desert environment during hot summer days as the trail is full exposure. We ventured a bit further in the morning to see some pretty cool petroglyphs. It was sad to see that some modern-day folk choose to scratch in the rock surrounding (and sometimes even over) the irreplaceable art of Native American ancestors.
July 24, 2020Pretty desert hike. A lot of the trail is within a red sandy wash and not as much over the slick rock as we had hoped, but nice views from several spots (particularly northeast side of loop). Not a good hike if there's chance of rain (flash flooding) since it's follows the wash for nearly half the route. Moderate level hike (not 'Moderate to Difficult' as National Park trail sign says by trail head). Very well marked with lots of directional arrows at turns.
June 28, 2020Cool hike. I enjoyed going through the canyons, it felt like a maze. The trail was very well marked which was good because otherwise you would get very lost. Lots of neat rock formations. I wish we would have grabbed the trail guide because there were lots of numbered markers along the way but we didn’t know what for.
June 27, 2020Amazing trail.
June 23, 2020What an amazing trail .... we went on June 9 2020 along with the Desert Voices Trail... to see for yourself check out the YouTube video and full review in the comments: https://youtu.be/jr5K913WT30 Highly recommended!!
June 19, 2020Really fun trail! Ended up getting lost in the river bed, but that was likely due to my own foolishness. If you stop and listen on this trail, you will definitely hear the sound of silence!!! Crazy quiet
May 23, 2020Went midmorning on a Saturday and saw no one until we came out of the trail. Easy-ish unless you want to go up one of the giant boulders.
May 18, 2020Trail was open despite covid19 closures. Not a single person on it besides us. Absolutely quiet and peaceful. Very warm- bring water, as there is not a lot of shade. Be on the lookout for snakes. Worth it! @flybydre
October 17, 2019This hike takes you through a geological wonderland. It seems like six hikes in one. Highly recommend seeking out this trail. Bring lots of water as there is very little shade. We went clockwise and there were a couple of scrambles down rock falls. If you are unsure of your footing you can go counterclockwise or use poles. We hiked it in mid-October and the fall colors were amazing.
October 6, 2019fun hike! it's a beautiful area with diverse geology to keep it interesting.
September 29, 2019Fantastic views if you scramble to the top. This trail offers a wide range of scenery, very limited shade.
August 31, 2019
