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RMOTHG Trip – Staunton State Park - Elk Falls

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RMOTHG Trip – Staunton State Park - Elk Falls

aka - Elk Falls via Scout Line and Marmot Passage with an in-your-face view of Chimney Rock via a short spur trail. Besides Elk Falls, there are sweeping views to the south (especially from the new bench on Scout Line), and stunning views of Lion's Head from Marmot Passage in addition to cool rock formations. See Leader's Notes for hike map

Contacts

Jeanne Eiss
Jeanne Eiss
Primary Leader
Frank Burzynski
Frank Burzynski
Co-Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,570 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,260 ft
  • Pace: Casual Up, Moderate Down

Please look at the map (below) to see the crazy elevation profile.  Starting at the Lazy V Trailhead, we'll hike up Scout Line and Marmot Passage Trails, before heading up Chimney Rock Trail, bypassing Elk Falls Trail momentarily to our stunning view of Chimney Rock.  After our lunch break at Elk Falls, we will return on Bugling Elk and Staunton Ranch Trails.

6:30AM - Morrison PnR - S. Rooney Road Across from the Phillips 66

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWLggRd216Pz6se38

Route/Place

Staunton State Park

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

State Parks Pass or Keep Colorado Wild Pass, Trekking Poles, 2 liters of water, lunch, snacks, 1st Aid Kit, the rest of the 10 Essentials

$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!!!

or

If you would like to try a hike out before joining RMOTHG (if there is room on the roster), email Jeanne

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