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Elk Falls Direct Route

Starting at the
Lazy V Trailhead

Route by HikingBob HikingBob
in Staunton State Park, Rocky Mountains, Front Range
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  • Total Length
    6.9mi
  • Ascent
    1,114ft
  • Difficulty
    Moderate

Actual length is 7.5 miles. This is the most direct and easiest route to Elk Falls. The Lazy V Trailhead is not shown, but is within a few hundred feet of the intersection of the  Scout Line/Old Mill/Staunton Ranch trails.   The “Elk Falls” show on the map is an overlook of the falls. The falls are actually at “Chimney Rock”

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For 6.9mi
Staunton Ranch Trail, Borderline Trail, Bugling Elk Trail, North Elk Creek Trail, Lion’s Back Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, Elk Falls Trail, Staunton Rocks Climbing Access Trail
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