Corral Bluffs One

Corral Bluffs is a site east of Colorado Springs that was featured in the NOVA special, Rise of the Mammals. Plant and animal specimens which were collected – now in the collection of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science – existed during the first million years after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction. Participants will meet off-site (info provided before trip). and follow Ms. Milito on paved and rugged dirt roads to arrive near site and hike in. Total of about 4 miles of hiking. Wear long pans and closed-toe shoes or hiking boots. Bring water and lunch.

Prepare:  Visit the website CorralBluffs.org and the DMNS website.

Fossil collecting is prohibited. Children under 10 are prohibited. You are asked to donate $5 to the Corral Bluffs Alliance at the site before the hike starts.