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Florissant Fossil Beds Hiking Trails

There are over 15 miles of hiking trails at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The self-guiding Petrified Forest Loop offers the best views of petrified redwood stumps. The other trails provide excellent opportunities to view scenery and explore the modern ecosystem. Florissant Fossil Beds Trail Map

Hornbek Wildlife Loop - 4 miles

Following meadows, the trail to the Hornbek Homestead crosses land once covered by ancient Lake Florissant. The return route overlooks the ancient lake bed and the mountain ranges beyond and signs of wildlife are common. MODERATE

Sawmill Trail - 2.2 miles

The varied terrain provides a good example of Colorado?s Montane Life Zone. Forests of pine, spruce and fir, meadows frequented by elk, ridgetops viewing Pikes Peak, and shaded streams make this a favorite. MODERATE

Twin Rock Trail - 2.2 miles

This trail features quiet views of rock formations, open meadows, aspen groves, riparian or stream habitats, willows, and pond life. Signs of wildlife are common. MODERATE

Hans Loop - 1.2 miles

The Hans Trail is an extension of the Sawmill. Part of the trail follows a gentle ridge that provides vistas of Pikes Peak and then drops into a drainage that passes the remnants of a rustic cabin. MODERATE

Boulder Creek Trail - 3.2 miles

This trail begins and ends in the ponderosa pine forest. A portion of the trail skirts wet meadows and passes a formation of giant eroded granite boulders. MODERATE

Shootin? Star Trail - 2.2 miles

This trail follows an old roadbed and leaves the meadows to travel through the Ponderosa pine forest. The trail gets its name from a historic ranch. Look for signs of former agricultural activity. MODERATE



 

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