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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Pets/Horses
 

Pets

Pets are prohibited from all trails and areas of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument except for the visitor parking lot and small exercise area off the parking lot.

Inquire at the Visitor Center for exceptions for registered service dogs.

 

Horseback Riding

Limited horseback riding is available within the boundaries of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Horseback riders must pay the daily entrance fee at the visitor center or possess an annual pass. Pets are prohibited.

Horseback riders must park their horse trailers at the designated pull off which is located on Lower Twin Rock Road.

Click here to see the horseback riding map

illustration of rhinocerous-like mammal  

Did You Know?
Fossil remains of a brontothere, a rhinocerous-like creature, have been found in the Florissant fossil beds.

Last Updated: October 13, 2009 at 16:39 EST