How difficult is Mason Creek Trail?

Mason Creek Trail is rated difficult. It is 8.1 miles long with 1,558 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Mason Creek Trail suitable for kids?

Mason Creek Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

DifficultOut and Back

Staunton State Park/Colorado

Mason Creek Trail

Conifer, Colorado

8.1 mi

Distance

1,558 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 29m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Mason Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Staunton State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is 8.1 miles long and gains 1,558 feet. The nearest town is Aspen Park, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,498 ft

Max:2,881 ft

Gain:552 ft

Loss:552 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	2,498 ft
High point	3.1 mi	2,881 ft
End	8.1 mi	2,498 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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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 5 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.

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