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Bugling Elk Trail

 2.1 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Conifer
  5. Staunton State Park
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1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers


Doubletrack

225' 69 m

Ascent

-69' -21 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

9,094' 2,772 m

High

8,870' 2,703 m

Low

Shared By Ian Eldridge

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Unknown
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“A gradual gravel road connecting the northwest portion of the Staunton Loop.”

— Ian Eldridge
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs Unknown

Features eMTB 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

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Sep 1, 2018
Steve Love
Sep 12, 2015
Ken Martinez

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Stewarded by Colorado Mountain Bike Association
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Trail Ratings

  2.1 from 8 votes

#8

in Staunton State Park

#22499

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#8

in Staunton State Park

#2,092

in Colorado

#22,499

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Marmot Passage has great downhill in both directions.
Marmot Passage has great downhill in both direc…
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The beginning of the climb up Marmot Passage
The beginning of the climb up Marmot Passage
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A look up the valley on the dirt road or Bugling Elk Trail.
A look up the valley on the dirt road or Buglin…
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This place has tons of great views.
This place has tons of great views.
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Elk Falls Pond
Elk Falls Pond
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