Staunton Ranch Trail - 3.3 miles
One day, September 14, 2014. Five trails. 13.64 miles. Total elevation gain 2302 feet.
WHAT A RECORD DAY!
Our newest hiking love is also the newest state park in Colorado, Staunton State Park. The park was the brain child of Frances Hornbrook Staunton who donated 1680 acres of the family homestead to Colorado state, to be made into a park for all to enjoy. Additional purchases of land were added to make up the final park size consisting of over 3800 acres. The park was opened to the public in May of 2013. Much of the park hiking, so far, consists of intersecting trails - which is how we came to enjoy so many all in one day.
Staunton Ranch Trail ... the beginning and the end ... the in and the out ... the pete and the re-pete ... the forth and the back. Yes, this is the trail that saw us break our ALL TIME record for distance and for elevation gain on a day hike. We began and ended our epic trek on this trail. And we'll do it again on our next visit to Staunton - since it is THE trail that leads to others we look forward to exploring. We enjoyed its blooming wildflowers, meandering mule deer, pretty meadows, and cool rock formations peeking out above the trees. A nice walk with mellow pitch, it is a pleasant jumping off point from which to enjoy the park.
Wouldn't you agree?
Read MoreWHAT A RECORD DAY!
Our newest hiking love is also the newest state park in Colorado, Staunton State Park. The park was the brain child of Frances Hornbrook Staunton who donated 1680 acres of the family homestead to Colorado state, to be made into a park for all to enjoy. Additional purchases of land were added to make up the final park size consisting of over 3800 acres. The park was opened to the public in May of 2013. Much of the park hiking, so far, consists of intersecting trails - which is how we came to enjoy so many all in one day.
Staunton Ranch Trail ... the beginning and the end ... the in and the out ... the pete and the re-pete ... the forth and the back. Yes, this is the trail that saw us break our ALL TIME record for distance and for elevation gain on a day hike. We began and ended our epic trek on this trail. And we'll do it again on our next visit to Staunton - since it is THE trail that leads to others we look forward to exploring. We enjoyed its blooming wildflowers, meandering mule deer, pretty meadows, and cool rock formations peeking out above the trees. A nice walk with mellow pitch, it is a pleasant jumping off point from which to enjoy the park.
Wouldn't you agree?
