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Hike to the Super Quarry

Super Quarry Hike — Duration 2½ to 3 hours. Length 2.5 miles.

March 11th, 9 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Location: Durango Kiosk located at the North of Durango at Moccasin.

This hike is moderate/challenging difficulty; for someone in good hiking condition. Trails are generally in good condition but may have washed out areas in the Las Vegas wash. We will maneuver through, along with some small hills.

The San Bernardino County Museum paleontologists started excavating this site in 2011 that was discovered in 2003. This site became the largest collection of fossils ever discovered from Tule Springs and was nicknamed the “Super Quarry.” More than 500 fossil bones were collected in over a year of excavation, yielding a family of three mammoths and the longest tusk (11 feet) found to date on the Monument.

You will see the quarry site, and although the initial fossils have all been removed, additional fossil bone is being exposed at the site. On the way out to the quarry site you will experience the geology of a natural cavern and other amazing formations which your guides will explain in detail.

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Date

Mar 11 2023
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Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Meeting: Durango Kiosk / Corner of N.Durango and Moccasin
North Las Vegas, NV
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