Florissant Fossil Quarry — photo spot in 18117 Teller County Rd 1, Florissant, CO 80816, USA
Florissant Fossil Quarry
Score4.2Florissant Fossil Quarry is a quiet gateway to Colorado’s Eocene past: fossil shale layers, historic excavation views, and meadow-and-mountain landscapes around it. Best light is late afternoon for texture-rich rocks and long shadows; mornings are cooler and clearer. Weekdays reduce crowds; expect variable mountain weather and narrow dirt pull-offs—check park hours and trail access on arrival.
Florissant Fossil Quarry
Score4.2Florissant Fossil Quarry is a quiet gateway to Colorado’s Eocene past: fossil shale layers, historic excavation views, and meadow-and-mountain landscapes around it. Best light is late afternoon for texture-rich rocks and long shadows; mornings are cooler and clearer. Weekdays reduce crowds; expect variable mountain weather and narrow dirt pull-offs—check park hours and trail access on arrival.