Fossil Trail
Very short interpretive fossil walk in Karoo National Park, suitable for all visitors.
0.3 km
Total distance
1
Days recommended
Low
Fitness demand
Easy
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 0.3 km
- Days recommended: 1
- Area: Karoo National Park
- Nearest town: Beaufort West
- Start point: Ou Skuur Interpretive Centre
- End point: Ou Skuur Interpretive Centre
- Fitness demand: Low
- Technical difficulty: Low
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Year-round
- Water availability: Must carry all water
- Accommodation: None
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Short interpretive route returns to the centre.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20