Trip
Hiking – Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
A fun visit to the Florissant Fossil beds.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 8, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0
- Pace: 1.75
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City at 8:00 a.m.
If you have a medical condition, please let me know
The Safeway is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrxMw6Jd1Yex4zB77
This should be an easy and fun hike of 5 to 7 miles depending on group and conditions.
Unfortunately no dogs allowed on the trails because of National Park Service rules.
Some people like to practice with their snowshoes ... I will probably just wear spikes and bring poles.
This will still be a hike in winter conditions, so think about layers as well as snacks and hydration.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials
Trekking poles
Hydration and snacks
Most likely micro-spikes for mixed trail conditions and possibly snowshoes if you want
Be sure to bring some dollars ($7 or $8 depending on gas prices and number of people in the vehicle) for your driver if you carpool