Hiking – Staunton State Park - Bear Paws Trail Loop

We are entering late fall/winter season so hike will be weather permitting depending on conditions. Note that Staunton State Park has a $10 entrance fee ($15 for out of state plates). Entrance is covered by most car registrations if you opted for the pass.

We will go at a moderate pace (2mph) and take breaks as needed. Break for lunch on top of one of the viewpoints on Bear Paw. Allow for the hike to take 4-5 hours.

All Trails Route - We will start at the Meadow Parking Lot. We will go up the Mason Creek Trail and do the Bear Paw Trail Loop, then back down through Mason Creek to the parking lot. This should be a 8.4 mile roundtrip with 1,500 ft of gain. 

If the group wishes we can have a social stop afterwards. Suggested stop is Snowpack Taproom 27175 Main St, Conifer, CO 80433

We will carpool from the Morrison Park and Ride (3485 S Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO 80465) at 8 AM. Please be on time :)

If you wish to meet the group at the trailhead the hike will start from the Meadow Parking Lot (note it is the first lot after the visitor center) at 8:30 AM.

Please let the trip leader know if you plan to meet at the trailhead.