Length: 0.15 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 31 ft
Loss: 0 ft
Max elev: 8,395 ft
Elevation profile
+31 ft gain · −0 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hiking the Petrified Forest Loop
⏱ The trail can be hiked fast in about 30 minutes, but if you take your time and look at exhibits, it might take up to 60 minutes.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Connects to:
Geologic 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.