About this city
Also known as: The Petrified Valley
Florissant is an unincorporated mountain community located in Teller County, perched in the high country west of Pikes Peak at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The town rests over one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits on Earth, making it a critical scientific intersection where massive petrified redwood trees and delicate ancient insects are preserved.
Location & Administrative
County
Teller
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
COS
Getting Around
Car Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 100 · Metro area 25.0K
Sales Tax
5.9%
Key Industries
Paleontological TourismRural Hospitality
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1 day
View giant fossilized tree stumps at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, tour the historic 19th-century Hornbek Homestead, hike the rolling meadow trails under the shadow of Pikes Peak, and fish the nearby South Platte River canyons.
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