Are you heading into the mountains to see the changing leaves this year? Would you like to “get to know” those beautiful aspen up close? If you are interested to know more about the amazing aspen, then join a Park Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument for a 1-2 hour guided-hike on the Sawmill Trail (2.2 miles) on Saturday, September 20, 2014. The hike will start at the visitor center at 10:00AM.
Florissant Fossil Beds is the site of easily accessible (on foot) smaller aspen groves rather than the sweeping color vistas seen at distance from local highways. On this hike you will get to explore these small pockets of golden wonder and learn up close about the aspen tree’s natural history. For example, did you know aspens can reproduce from sucker roots underground? To learn more, come on the hike.
The regular park entrance fee of $3.00 per adult (16 and older) covers the program. Interagency Federal Passes are accepted.
Space is limited, please call ahead for details at (719) 748 – 3253 ext. 202
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Photo: Wayne Johnston