Fossil Butte National Monument
Welcome to Wyoming's beautiful Fossil Butte National Monument, home of some of the world's best preserved fossils.
Trails: Fossil Butte National Monument boasts over four miles of hiking trails and these include the 2.5 mile Historic Quarry Trail where you gain 600 feet in elevation from start to finish. There is also the Nature Trail where you can about 300 feet in elevation. While on the trails you may see mule deer, Richardson Squirrels, golden eagles, mountain bluebirds, or many others. Come out and explore.
To contact the park office please call 307-877-4455.
This was RecPlanet place of the day on February 16, 2018.
Photographs from the community
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