Length: 0.33 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 45 ft
Loss: 29 ft
Max elev: 8,435 ft
Elevation profile
+45 ft gain · −29 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hiking the Ponderosa Loop Trail
⏱ This is a short trail which can be hiked relatively fast. If you take your time to read exhibits and stop and contemplate the scenery it might take up to 30 minutes.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
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.