Lizard Head Trail
1.6 mi
Distance
92 ft
Elev. Gain
35m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lizard Head Trail is a point-to-point trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 1.6 miles long and gains 92 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Ophir, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
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
- Point to Point
- 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 4 mi away
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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