Near Trail Through Time
Local fauna.
Near Trail Through Time
Hillside full of fossils.

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Trail Through Time

3.6 (7 Ratings)
A fairly easy hike with dinosaur fossils along the way.
1.5
mi
Distance
159
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
ADA AccessibleFamily FriendlyGeologically Significant

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.52mi
Distance
159ft
Elevation Gain
159ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,845ft
High Point
4,690ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a fairly easy and well-marked trail. There are a couple of steeper sections along the upper trail. There are many interpretive signs that provide quite a bit of interesting information. The lower portion of the loop is ADA accessible. Easy access from I-70.

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