Length: 0.42 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 97 ft
Loss: 49 ft
Max elev: 8,419 ft
Elevation profile
+97 ft gain · −49 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hiking the Geologic Trail
⏱ This trail could be hiked fast out and back in about 30 minutes. If you take your time to read exhibits, stop and contemplate, it might take 60 minutes.
Connects to:
Petrified Forest Loop TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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.