Hiking the Geologic Trail
This 1.2 mile trail highlights over a billion years of geologic history of the Florissant valley.
30-60 Minutes Fee applies
National Monument · CO
Things to do in Florissant Fossil Beds
The National Park Service lists 3 things to do at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. 0 have no extra fee, 3 need no reservation. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
Hiking the Petrified Forest Loop
Take a self-guided, one mile hike and see some of the biggest petrified tree stumps in the world.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
Hiking the Ponderosa Loop Trail
Take 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.
10-30 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Florissant Fossil Beds. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument — things to do on nps.gov