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DESCRIPTION:HIKE INFORMATION: We are providing hike length and difficulty s
 o you can judge your comfort\nlevel. We generally stay together as a group
  and leave no hiker behind.\nHIKE NAME: Hornbeck Wildlife Loop\, Florissan
 t Fossil Beds National Monument.\nDATE: Monday\, August 17\, 2026\nHIKE PO
 STER: Pat Zeddies\nEMAIL: patzeddies@gmail.com\nPHONE: 651-748-4989\nTRAIL
 HEAD: Hornbek Homestead trailhead parking- 15806 County Rd 1\, Florissant\
 , 80816\nNote - do not meet at the Visitor Center. Meet at the parking lot
  of the homestead site.\nHIKE STARTS at: 8:30 Please arrive at trailhead b
 y:8:20.\nHIKE DISTANCE: About 3.5 OR 4.5 miles if you take a short optiona
 l 1 mile loop to the Big Stump.\nELEVATION GAIN: 500 feet\nHIKING TIME (mo
 ving time): 2-21/2 hours.\nHIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE: easy to slightly challen
 ging -due to elevation and rolling hills. This will be a moderately paced 
 hike\, as there are many things to see.\nHIKE DESCRIPTION: This easy to mo
 derate mile loop trail in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument wan
 ders around large\, rolling meadows and through a Ponderosa pine forest. W
 e will begin at the Hornbek Homestead Ranch which was maintained in the 18
 70s by Adeline Hornbek\, mother of four children and amateur fossil specia
 list. We will hike a geologic trail and pass by the Visitors Center where 
 we will take a short break. Near the Visitor Center\, there will be an opt
 ion to take a short 1 mile loop to see the Big Stump\, or explore the larg
 e fossilized tree stumps on display. A Senior Pass or a $10 daily park pas
 s is required. There is a payment station on site where you can pay. The s
 enior pass covers up to 4 people.\nHIKER PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT: Hiking pol
 es may be helpful on some gravel trails. Bring a snack/lunch and plenty of
  water.\nDRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: from Highway 25\, take exit 141 
 for US 24 W. Drive west on US 24 for 33 miles. Turn left onto Teller Count
 y Rd 1 and drive for 1.5 miles. Turn right and arrive at Hornbek Homestead
  Trailhead. 15806 Co Rd 1\, Florissant.\nRESTROOM: Two restrooms- one at t
 he trailhead and one at the Visitor Center.\nPETS: No pets allowed\, Natio
 nal Monument\nPlease note:\nEach hiker is solely responsible for his/her O
 wn Personal Safety &amp\; Comfort.\nEvery hiker (including a non-member gu
 est) must determine whether he/she has the fitness and hiking experience n
 eeded for a given hike. If you are new to mountain hiking or higher altitu
 des\, we recommend you start with easier hikes and work your way up. If yo
 u need more information about a hike after reading the post you may contac
 t the hike poster.\nEach hiker is solely responsible for his/her own safet
 y &amp\; comfort on the trail\, which includes bringing: plenty of water\,
  appropriate clothing for forecast weather conditions\, a hat and other su
 n protection\, sturdy hiking boots/shoes and hiking poles. You can contact
  the person posting the hike to ask for names for possible ride sharing.
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LOCATION:Hornbeck Homestead Trailhead
SUMMARY:All Souls Third Monday Hike
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