Fossil

  • Difficulty: Easy one yellow star
  • Distance: 0.90 miles
  • Restrooms: Yes
  • Stroller Friendly: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes
  • Playground: No
  • Dog Friendly: Yes
  • Location: Clark Nature Preserve
    • black and white illustration of a cross section of fossils embedded in rock layers

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. Park and walk down a short straight path to a large, roofed sign with information exploring Clark Nature Preserve and the Riverlands through the seasons.
    2. Turn to your left and enter the Lloyd Clark Universal Access Trail, going clockwise around this loop path.
    3. The trail will wind some as it continues slightly downhill.
    4. As you continue on the path, take note of the Susquehanna River on your left through the trees.
    5. There are many benches along the trail to sit and gaze at nature’s beauty.
    6. There are connecting trails that go off this main path. Stay on the main path.
    7. As you walk further on, look up to your left and you will see a long row of evergreen trees.
    8. Just ahead you will see gray wooden posts in front of a wide grassy path. The post is attached to one of them.
    9. After you finish your rubbing, continue to take in the great views and mountains in the distance.
    10. Continue on the path as it winds back and forth going gently uphill.
    11. You will soon come back to where you started at the sign.
    12. Walk back up the short path to the parking area.

    Did You Know?

    • Not all fossils are bones. They could be preserved teeth, shells, feathers, and fossilized behavior like footprints, nests, and burrows.
    • Paleontology is like detective work through the scientific study of fossils, providing critical insights into the evolution of life and ancient ecosystems.
    • The largest dinosaur fossils belong to titanosaurs, like Argentinosaurus, which was 98-115 feet and weighed around 70 tons.
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