Length: 2.4 mi
Est. time: 1h
Gain: 231 ft
Loss: 443 ft
Max elev: 8,749 ft
Elevation profile
+231 ft gain · −443 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.