Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Description

37mi/60km west of Colorado Springs on U.S. 24 (Ute Pass) are the very interesting Florissant Fossil Beds (stumps of fossil trees, etc.).

The 6,000-acre area has hiking trails, an old 1878 homestead and an information center.

Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route

Address

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Teller County 1, Box 185
Florissant, CO 80816-0185
United States
Phone 1 (719) 748-3253
Fax 1 (719) 748-3164

http://www.nps.gov/flfo/

Hours



Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)