Last updated: June 17, 2022
Thing to Do
Leaf Hill Trail
NPS Photo
This trail is 0.25 mi (0.4 km) roundtrip. Leaf Hill has been extensively excavated and studied by paleontologists. Signs explain more of its history.
No collecting is permitted. Please stay on trail.
No collecting is permitted. Please stay on trail.
Details
Duration
10-30 Minutes
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Painted Hills Unit
From HWY 26, drive 6 miles on Burnt Ranch Rd. and turn left at the Painted Hills Unit entrance onto Bear Creek Rd. From the unit entrance, drive 2.6 miles on Bear Creek Rd. and the Leaf Hill parking area will be on the right-hand side.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
This trail is a 0.25 mi (0.4 km) loop that starts and ends at the parking area. Average width is 63.4 inches with a minimum width of 42 inches. There are two wooden boardwalks along this trail. This gravel and claystone trail is rocky in some places and there is a tree in the middle of the trail about halfway through the trail.
Potential hazards: Muddy after rain and snow, rocky, tree in the middle of the trail
Potential hazards: Muddy after rain and snow, rocky, tree in the middle of the trail