11.1 mi
Distance
2,602 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lion's Head via Lion's Back Trail is an out-and-back trail in Staunton State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,602 feet. The nearest town is Aspen Park, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,542 ft |
| High point | 5.4 mi | 2,873 ft |
| End | 11.1 mi | 2,542 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Source of truth
- Staunton State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aspen Park, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Jefferson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Staunton State Park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(303) 816-0912
- Address:12102 S. Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO 80470 · CO
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Staunton Ranch Trail to Scoutline Trail
In this park
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Staunton Ranch, Old Mill, and Border Line Trail Loop
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Marmot Passage Loop via Staunton Ranch Trail
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Eagle Cliffs via Mason Creek, Bear Paw, Old Mill and Staunton Ranch Trail Loop
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Davis Ponds Trail
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