17 – Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, located in south-central Idaho along the Snake River, is renowned for its extensive collection of fossils from the Pliocene Epoch, dating back approximately 3 to 4 million years. The site is most famous for the Hagerman horse (Equus simplicidens), Idaho’s state fossil, with over 200 individual fossils of this early horse species discovered here. Beyond the Hagerman horse, the monument has yielded fossils of more than 140 species, including saber-toothed cats, mastodons, ground sloths, beavers, and various birds, offering a comprehensive glimpse into ancient ecosystems.
Visitors to the monument can explore the Thousand Springs Visitor Center, which features fossil exhibits and information about the area’s paleontological significance. The monument also offers scenic overlooks and trails, including views of the Snake River and remnants of the historic Oregon Trail. While fossil collecting is prohibited to preserve the site’s integrity, the park provides educational opportunities to learn about prehistoric life and the processes of fossilization.
More Information
https://www.nps.gov/hafo/index.htm
Coordinates: 42.8320097,-114.8922817
Elevation: 2976 ft
Difficulty: 1
What to Expect: No info
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Great place to take the kids. Should have purchased the Idaho Parks and Rec sticker for the bike.
Cool place, I will be sure to bring the kids back here to check it out. Easy ride.
We trailered our motorcycles on our way to Lava Hot Springs for vacation and stopped in Bliss to take a ride around the area.
We stopped at the visitors center for our photos. Ritter island should be a future challenge site FYI.
I got this site on Alec’s 3 day 1300 mile ride, I will be back to this one with my wife.
The replica of the horse fossil was interesting. The ranger seemed happy to have a visitor.
I've been here before with my family. Tiny visitor center. It just closed when I rode up at 3pm.
I've been here before. It's pretty cool. I didnt spend any time here today. Easy ride
I was loosing daylight and needing to find a motel by the time I got here so I just snapped a pic and rode on.
Closed Tuesday's as well.......... One of these days I'll go on a day it's actually open and.......get the damn STICKER!! LOL!!
Unfortunately the visitor’s center is closed Wednesdays (who would’ve guessed?) and they close at 3PM the days they are open, just FYI for anyone else visiting. Hagerman area has all sorts of things to see and do otherwise.
Great place to take the kids. Should have purchased the Idaho Parks and Rec sticker for the bike.
Cool place, I will be sure to bring the kids back here to check it out. Easy ride.
Not sure about this one.
Wick stop before lunch at Anglers in Hagerman
Fun spot to visit.
Unintentionally leave my 2025 bandana at home.
Malibu Stacy and hit Hagerman as part of our anniversary vacation.
We trailered our motorcycles on our way to Lava Hot Springs for vacation and stopped in Bliss to take a ride around the area.
We stopped at the visitors center for our photos. Ritter island should be a future challenge site FYI.
I got this site on Alec’s 3 day 1300 mile ride, I will be back to this one with my wife.
Quick in and out to get the pic. It was getting a bit toasty!
The center was closed when I got there. Nice Park though.
The replica of the horse fossil was interesting. The ranger seemed happy to have a visitor.
I’ve been here before with my family. Tiny visitor center. It just closed when I rode up at 3pm.
I’ve been here before. It’s pretty cool. I didnt spend any time here today. Easy ride
I was loosing daylight and needing to find a motel by the time I got here so I just snapped a pic and rode on.
An easy ride to a beautiful view.
Closed Tuesday’s as well………. One of these days I’ll go on a day it’s actually open and…….get the damn STICKER!! LOL!!
Unfortunately the visitor’s center is closed Wednesdays (who would’ve guessed?) and they close at 3PM the days they are open, just FYI for anyone else visiting. Hagerman area has all sorts of things to see and do otherwise.
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