Length: 1.86 mi
Est. time: 48m
Gain: 290 ft
Loss: 276 ft
Max elev: 8,609 ft
Elevation profile
+290 ft gain · −276 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Sawmill TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.