Boulder Creek

Florissant, CO

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Boulder Creek

Known for its fossilized tree stumps, insects, and such, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument also features a variety of nice hiking routes, all of which may be enjoyed by hikers of any age. This hike heads west from the visitor center past some interesting ecological communities to Boulder Creek.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityFlorissant
Length3.2 mi
Elevation Gain0 ft
Skill LevelEasy
Duration3 hours
SeasonYear-round
Trailhead Elevation8,400 ft
Top Elevation8,550 ft
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