Lizard Head Interpretive Trail
0.1 mi
Distance
2m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Lizard Head Interpretive Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,125 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 3,127 ft |
| End | 0.1 mi | 3,126 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ophir, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Priest Lake Designated Camping Area
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Matterhorn Campground
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