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A north-south running trail with varied terrain between Staunton State Park and the Colorado Trail.


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4.9

Miles

7.9

KM

93%

Runnable

10,082' 3,073 m

High

9,123' 2,781 m

Low

1,078' 329 m

Up

119' 36 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

The upper trail splits off the Cub Creek Trail #40 at just over 10,000 feet and descends through some rock gardens and forest. There are a few rock features that can be tricky when climbing this trail, and fun when coming down! Also, lots of rocks and roots to keep your run interesting! Keep an eye out when climbing, and make note for the descent. The trail takes you back to the Bugling Elk Trail/Elk Falls Pond Loop inside of Staunton State Park.

In reverse (south to north), it starts out as a mild to moderate incline for about the first two miles then the incline increases for the remaining 2.5 miles or so until it meets up with the Colorado Trail. You'll pass the turn off to your right for Rusty Buckle #769 at around mile 1.3. At one point you pass an old, old truck just sitting there off the right side of the trail; and who knows how long it has been there or how it came to be there in the first place!

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Entrance to North Elk Trail from Bulging Bulging Elk Trail/Elk Falls Pond Loop.
Aug 14, 2022 near Bailey, CO
I'd love to know the story about this car and how it ended up to be in the middle of a forest!
Aug 14, 2022 near Evergreen, CO
Beautiful Rock formations and wonderful man made rock side walk on North Elk Trail.
Aug 14, 2022 near Bailey, CO
Along the Cub Creek Trail to Staunton Park connection. Looking NW towards the 2000 Black Mountain Wildfire burn site across meadow.
Apr 24, 2017 near Evergreen, CO
On the trail, look south and slightly west down valley to enjoy beautiful views of North Fork North Elk Creek.
May 10, 2017 near Evergreen, CO

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