Riker Hill Fossil Site, Fossil research site in Essex County, United States.
The protected area spans 16 acres of land containing preserved tracks from dinosaurs, animals, and insects within sedimentary rock formations.
Teenagers Paul Olsen and Tony Lessa discovered over 1,000 prehistoric tracks at the former Roseland Quarry in 1968, leading to its protection.
The fossil site forms part of a larger complex including Riker Hill Art Park and Becker Park, offering educational opportunities for schools.
Visitors can access the location during daylight hours through designated paths from Interstate 280, following specific preservation guidelines.
The site contains red sedimentary beds displaying ripple marks and mud cracks, along with a prominent wall of basalt formed from cooled magma.
Location: Essex County
GPS coordinates: 40.81570,-74.32670
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:08
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