Length: 1.24 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 236 ft
Loss: 92 ft
Max elev: 8,772 ft
Elevation profile
+236 ft gain · −92 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Plan 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.