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Bugling Elk Trail

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 2.2 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Conifer
  5. Staunton State Park
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“A gradual gravel road connecting the northwest portion of the Staunton Loop. ”

Ian Eldridge
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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.7

KM
Doubletrack

9,094' 2,772 m

High

8,870' 2,703 m

Low

225' 69 m

Up

69' 21 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This is a short trail that begins at Elk Falls Pond at the intersection of Marmot Passage Trail and Lion's Back Trail. Head left and follow the trail as it climbs and progresses from a meadow and through the woods on a rutted road back down to the 4-way intersection of Marmot Passage Trail, Staunton Ranch Trail and Border Line Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Shared By:

Ian Eldridge
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Trail Ratings

  2.2 from 11 votes

#15

in Staunton State Park

#36688

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  2.2 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#15

in Staunton State Park

#3,268

in Colorado

#36,688

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The beginning of the climb up Marmot Passage
Oct 10, 2014 near Pine, CO
Nice resting spot before start climbing again
Jun 14, 2021 near Bailey, CO
A look up the valley on the dirt road or Bugling Elk Trail.
Jun 22, 2013 near Pine, CO
Marmot Passage has great downhill in both directions.
Sep 7, 2017 near Bailey, CO
This place has tons of great views.
Sep 6, 2017 near Bailey, CO
Elk Falls Pond
Jun 16, 2013 near Pine, CO

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