Rusty Buckle #769

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Land Manager:
South Platte Ranger District, Pike National Forest
30403 Kings Valley DR. STE. 2-115
Conifer, CO, 80433
303.275.5610

While E-bikes are permitted within the borders of nearby Staunton State Park, please note that E-bikes are not allowed on any non-motorized trails situated on National Forest System Lands. This trail is located on National Forest System Land.
E-bikes are only allowed on motorized routes as displayed on the local motor vehicle use map; found here:
fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/ma…

From the Meadow or Lazy V parking areas, get on the Staunton Ranch Trail, connect to the Border Line Trail or Bugling Elk, then North Elk Creek #764 which traverses north to another intersection with Rusty Buckle #769. If traveling counter-clockwise, continue east back to an upper junction with Border Line. The counter-clockwise direction climbs over well-positioned rock steps and through shallow switchbacks eventually topping out at 9,500' with awesome views to the south and west. Note that using a clock-wise direction is also a good alternative.

From the upper Border Line junction, it is possible to ascend east towards the Mason Creek Trail or Bear Paw Trail, or to descend west back towards Marmot Passage Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, or West Meadow Trail for longer loop options before returning to the parking areas.