which trend southward into Dinosaur National Monument
Colorado
The remote Ant Hills WSA consists of hills and valleys on the southern slopes of Douglas Mountain, which trend southward into Dinosaur National Monument and the Yampa River. The Ant Hills consist of several hills rising 400 to 500 feet above the draws in the southeastern part of the WSA. The area is an extension of the landforms and upper end of drainages found in Dinosaur National Monument.
There are no developed recreation sites in the Douglas Mountain area, but the area offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy deer and elk hunting, camping, sightseeing, hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. Motorized and mechanized vehicle travel is limited to existing roads and trails within these WSAs. Vegetation consists mainly of ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush, and native grass communities. Fauna includes mule deer, elk, raptors and other birds, and various small mammals and reptiles.
Explore Nearby
- Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — Scenic Byway in Colorado
- Red Fleet State Park — State Park in Utah
- Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum — State Park in Utah
- Steinaker State Park Dark Sky Park — Dark Sky Site in Utah
- Great Salt Lake Legacy Parkway Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Utah
Nearby Discoveries
2 places to explore within 30 miles