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Historic Quarry Trail

Length: 2.44 mi

Est. time: 1h 12m

Gain: 725 ft

Loss: 432 ft

Max elev: 7,368 ft

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Elevation profile

+725 ft gain · −432 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Fossil Butte Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Historic Quarry Trail

This trail is a 2.5 mile loop where you gain 600 feet in elevation. As the trail is located at approximately 7000 feet, the hike is moderate to strenuous depending on how acclimated one is to the altitude. Generally the hike takes between one and two hours.

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Plan 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.

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