Lookout Mountain Climb – Dinosaur Tracksite loop from Federal Center

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Lookout Mountain Climb – Dinosaur Tracksite loop from Federal Center

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Lookout Mountain Climb – Dinosaur Tracksite loop from Federal Center

03:29

50.1km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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William Frederick Hayden Park

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Windy Saddle Park Viewpoint

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Lookout Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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Pedaling along the Dakota Ridge service road, you’ll hit the famous Dinosaur Tracksite, where ancient footprints in Dakota sandstone are stained for visibility. Over 300 tracks left by iguanodonts and small theropods lie just off the path.

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