Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 873 ft · 1 hr 48 min
Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights is a 4.1-mile loop in Staunton State Park near Shaffers Crossing, CO. The route reaches Staunton Ranch Overlook. It climbs 873 ft, with sections as steep as 22% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 64/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 873 ft · 1 hr 48 min
Elevation 8,599–9,395 ft
Loop · Staunton State Park
Trailhead: 39.51146, -105.39279
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 N.
- 100 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Border Line Trail, heading NW.
- 1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 500 ftReach Staunton Ranch Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miTurn left onto Staunton Ranch Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miSharp left onto Staunton Ranch Trailc, heading SE.
- 250 ftContinue straight onto Staunton Ranch Alt Line, heading W.
- 100 ftContinue straight onto Staunton Ranch Trailc, heading W.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Staunton Rocks Climbing Access, heading E.
- 0.4 miBear left, heading S.
- 300 ftThe loop closes 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 1.7 mi in (~65 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 7:30 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:28 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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