Hornbek Homestead — Attraction in Lake George

Hornbeck homestead is an excellent example of the earliest pioneer homestead life in Colorado. As part of the florissant Fossil beds national monument, the grounds and buildings are well maintained, and out buildings were recently restored by historicorps volunteers.

The site is open for viewing, and docents are on site at various times in the summer and usually on Fridays 11-2 to open up the house for touring.

The parking is plentiful and the site is handicap accessible.

Trail heads from the site lead around the area, and to the Fossil beds...

This is a great homestead. I went here and was satisfied with my experience. I parked in the gravel parking lot near the homestead, where I got out of my park and walked down to the homestead. I got to the homestead and was disappointed to see that all of the buildings in the homestead were locked, so I walked around the buildings and left. After I walked away from the homestead, I walked back to my car and drove away, satisfied with my experience. I gave this homestead five stars because it looks nice and is surrounded by...

Neat little stop on the way to Eleven-Mile Canyon from Cripple Creek. Fun to see how structures have survived time and appreciate those that chose to live in survive in the frontier, particularly when it’s a mother and her young children.

Free. No dogs allowed on trails (understandable when you’re working to preserve the land). No docent but good information on the signage and the national...