Did this a while back. Very scenic and interesting.
awhite28 - Aug 10, 2014 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2014
Rain. Hail. Lightning.
Went up the east side. Got caught in a nasty, nasty hail/lightning/pouring rain storm. There was hail left for hours.
awhite28 - Jul 1, 2014 12:12 am Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2011
Specimen
Hiked with a friend volunteering for the park out of Tower. Lots of wolf tracks!
distressbark - Oct 11, 2010 11:10 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2009
Fossil Forest Trail
Great views from the top; Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley, Slough Creek were all impressive from this vantage point. Especially impressed by the massive petrified stumps found along the trail.
Cedar, I believe I recall the switchback you are referring to. Follow the trail through the trees, upon where you'll find some spectacular stuff!
Cedar - Aug 27, 2010 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
Sunny and Windy
Winds were gusting to around 40 mph which was OK considering I had just been on Avalanche Peak with possible 100 mph gusts 2 days before. Found a few gigantic logs (almost the size of small sequoias) along with some smaller but standing trunks but missed the "big" petrified forest seen in photos. I assume they were on the other end of that switchback that went flatly through the grove of trees. Ooops. I'll probably try again in another 5-10 years next time I visit the area.
Made it up to Point 7961 with the elk antler as planned.
Kyle Van Vleet - Sep 27, 2020 4:07 pm
ScenicDid this a while back. Very scenic and interesting.
awhite28 - Aug 10, 2014 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2014
Rain. Hail. Lightning.Went up the east side. Got caught in a nasty, nasty hail/lightning/pouring rain storm. There was hail left for hours.
awhite28 - Jul 1, 2014 12:12 am Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2011
SpecimenHiked with a friend volunteering for the park out of Tower. Lots of wolf tracks!
distressbark - Oct 11, 2010 11:10 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2009
Fossil Forest TrailGreat views from the top; Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley, Slough Creek were all impressive from this vantage point. Especially impressed by the massive petrified stumps found along the trail.
Cedar, I believe I recall the switchback you are referring to. Follow the trail through the trees, upon where you'll find some spectacular stuff!
Cedar - Aug 27, 2010 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
Sunny and WindyWinds were gusting to around 40 mph which was OK considering I had just been on Avalanche Peak with possible 100 mph gusts 2 days before. Found a few gigantic logs (almost the size of small sequoias) along with some smaller but standing trunks but missed the "big" petrified forest seen in photos. I assume they were on the other end of that switchback that went flatly through the grove of trees. Ooops. I'll probably try again in another 5-10 years next time I visit the area.
Made it up to Point 7961 with the elk antler as planned.