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Upper Trailhead – North Elk Creek Trail loop from Meadow Lot

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United States

Colorado

Jefferson County

Upper Trailhead – North Elk Creek Trail loop from Meadow Lot

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Upper Trailhead – North Elk Creek Trail loop from Meadow Lot

01:47

18.0km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Staunton State Park

Pike National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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102 m

Upper Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is ample parking, restrooms, and a picnic area here at the upper trailhead. You can keep driving up to the Lazy V trailhead if you want to get further into the mountains without adding distance to your run.

Tip by

10.5 km

North Elk Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Although this packed-dirt trail continues northward toward Elk Creek, it also provides a fine connector for looping back toward the parking area.

Tip by

15.1 km

River bridge and picnic table

Highlight • Bridge

If not planning to go all the way out to the lake, this is a great stopping point for lunch and snack .

Tip by

18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

574 m

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

1.61 km

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 10 July

21°C

9°C

42 %

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Upper Trailhead – North Elk Creek Trail loop from Meadow Lot

Upper Trailhead

North Elk Creek Trail

River bridge and picnic table

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