Overview
About Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
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Weather
Winter months - average high 40 degrees F; average low 5 degrees F; Summer months - average high 75 degrees F; average low 40 degrees F;
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Per Person$10.00
$10 per adult (age 16 or older). Admission is good for 7 days. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Fee covers entrance to all areas of the park including visitor center exhibits, film, outdoor exhibit area, hiking trails, picnic areas, Hornbek Homestead, self-guided tours, and ranger programs. Pay ahead of your visit at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/2683.
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Things to do
Discover Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Hiking the Geologic Trail
30-60 MinutesThis 1.2 mile trail highlights over a billion years of geologic history of the Florissant valley.
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Hiking the Petrified Forest Loop
30-60 MinutesTake a self-guided, one mile hike and see some of the biggest petrified tree stumps in the world.
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Hiking the Ponderosa Loop Trail
10-30 MinutesTake a stroll on a short, easy trail through a peaceful Ponderosa pine forest and learn about the area's natural history. The highlight of the trail is a modern Ponderosa pine tree growing out of a petrified redwood tree stump.
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