Sunday | April 6, 2025

This half-day field trip stays close to Green River and is excellent for fans of Jim Kirkland or anyone interested in diving deep into Cretaceous stratigraphy.

  • Any vehicle can make the trip. The route is mostly paved. The pavement on old SR-24 is unmaintained.

  • Bring your geology glossary, water, and snacks!

  • Dr. Jim Kirkland
    State Paleontologist–Utah

    Dr. Jim Kirkland has been the Utah State Paleontologist with the Utah Geological Survey over 20 years. He issues permits for paleontological research on Utah state lands, keeps tabs on paleontological research and issues across the state, and promotes Utah’s paleontological resources for the public good. An expert on the Mesozoic, he has spent more than forty-five years excavating fossils across the southwestern US and Mexico.

Photo CC James St. John

Diving Into The Cretaceous
on Old “SR-24”

Presented by the Emery County Travel Bureau

Led by: Dr. Jim Kirkland

The abandoned portion of SR-24 leading directly into Green River provides extraordinary access to much of the medial into late Mesozoic stratigraphic section on a paved road with little traffic.