About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadParking lot for Eagle Nest Point Trail
ParkingTo access the Eagle Nest Point hike, take the Scenic Drive past the Nature Trail and Picnic Area. The Scenic Drive continues 4 miles up a steep incline on gravel road. If you are driving a RV or pulling a trailer behind your vehicle, we do not suggest continuing up this road. It is very narrow and there may not be any area large enough to turn your vehicle around. You are welcome to unhitch a trailer and leave it in the Visitor Center parking area. Eagle Nest Point and Cundick Ridge are acces...
SurfaceDirt
Best seasonThe Scenic Drive usually opens sometime in May and closes in October after the first snow storm. Please contact the visitor center to see if the scenic drive is open.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis trail is 2 miles round trip where you gain minimal elevation. The trail is located at approximately 7800 ft (2390 m) elevation. The trail is unmaintained and along an old road; as such the trail is rough and uneven. The trail is overgrown in many places and hard to follow. Service animals are allowed.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The hike to Eagle Nest Point goes along a ridge to an overlook amid limber pine and Douglas fir. The overlook provides a great vantage point to view the cayons and ridges in the distance. The unmaintained trail is along an old dirt road and is very uneven in places. The hike is two miles out and back with minimal elevation gain. The trail is overgrown in many places and it may be hard to follow. Speak to a ranger at the visitor center before attempting this hike. Please be cautious hiking at Fossil Butte National Monument. The trail is at an elevation of approximately 7800 ft (2390 m) in a desert; you will get sunburned and dehydrated more easily than at lower elevations. The air is also much thinner than at lower elevations and can put more strain on you.There is no shade at the beginning of the trail and conditions can get very hot. Be sure to pack sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, and plenty of water. Avoid hiking during thunderstorms. Collecting fossils or other natural or cultural items is prohibited by federal law 36 CFR 2.1.

Tips
The park is open sunrise to sunset.
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Parking lot for Eagle Nest Point Trail

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