Hornbek Wildlife Loop

Featured Route

Total Length
3.6mi
Ascent
548ft
Difficulty
Moderate

Following meadows, the trail to Hornbek Homestead crosses land once covered by ancient Lake Florissant. The return route overlooks the ancient lake and the mountain ranges beyond. Signs of wildlife are common.

Get Here

Hiking
Loop
Wildlife

Photos

Elevation Profile

Loading…

Timeline

Florissant Fossil Beds Trailhead

Start Hiking

For 1¾mi

Ponderosa Loop Trail, Petrified Forest Loop Trail, Hornbek Wildlife Loop Trail, Hornbek Homestead Trail

Hornbek Homestead

In the center of this lush valley stands the Hornbek homestead complex, the home of a strong, determined woman who came to the area with her four children in the 1870s. Claiming land under the Homestead Act, Adeline Hornbek defied traditional gender roles to become the owner of a prosperous ranch. Read more on the park’s site.

Continue Hiking

For 1.9mi

Hornbek Homestead Trail, Hornbek Wildlife Loop Trail, Boulder Creek Trail, Ponderosa Loop Trail

Weather

View 7 Day Forecast on weather.gov

Trip Reports

Untitled Trip Report

vivrobins · 3/30/2024