Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Hiking

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

This page contains information on hiking in Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Hiking

The Monument has more than 14 miles of trails.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Hornbek Wildlife Loop
Distance:	4 mile loop	Rating:	Moderate
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Description:	Following meadows, the trail to the historic Hornbek Homestead crosses land once occupied by Lake Florissant. The return route overlooks the ancient lake bed and the mountain ranges beyond. Signs of elk, deer, coyote, and other wildlife are common along the scenic loop.

Petrified Forest Loop Trail
Distance:	1 mile loop	Rating:	Easy
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Description:	This is a self-guided trail through the bed of ancient Lake Florissant which exposes an unusual natural history, including the historic Scudder Pit. The colorful "Big Stump" dominates a forest of silica giants along the path.

Walk Through Time Trail
Distance:	.5 miles one-way	Rating:	Easy
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Description:	This is a self-guided trail that provides a scenic introduction to Florissant Fossil Beds. The path features giant petrified redwood stumps and an outcrop of fossil-bearing shale.

Not Hiked

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This page was last updated Monday, August 11, 2008