Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
After entering Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance, follow Trail Ridge Road for 6.4 miles to the Bowen/Baker Trailhead parking area.
Access #1: Hike 4 miles up the Baker Gulch Trail to the Parika Lake Trail junction. Follow the Parika Lake Trail 1.1 miles to just above timberline where the Baker Trail is designated by a sign.
Access #2: Hike the Baker Gulch Trail to Baker Pass. The Baker Pass Trail is to the left or southwest of Baker Pass on an old road.
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