Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail, 3 sights
4.2 mi · ▲ 955 ft · 1 hr 53 min
Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail, 3 sights is a 4.2-mile out-and-back in Staunton State Park near Shaffers Crossing, CO. The route reaches Staunton Ranch Overlook at the turnaround, 2.1 miles in. It climbs 955 ft, with sections as steep as 15% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail, 3 sights
4.2 mi · ▲ 955 ft · 1 hr 53 min
Elevation 8,547–9,395 ft
Out & Back · Staunton State Park
Trailhead: 39.50898, -105.39131
Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 79°F / low 57° · precip 14% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:30 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftBear right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Border Line Trail, heading NE.
- 1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 450 ftReach Staunton Ranch Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miSharp right onto Old Mill Trail, heading NE.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.0 mi in (~74 min). Leave by 5:55 PM for the 7:30 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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