Staunton State Park

Meet at the Lazy V parking lot.

Route (Approx. 12 Miles, ~1,400-1,500 ft elevation)

*Start from the Lazy V parking lot and take the connector to the main Staunton Ranch Trail, heading north. This is a steady, gentle warmup.

• Marmot Passage Trail (Lower segment): From Staunton Ranch Trail, connect towards the center of the park via the lower part of Marmot Passage.
  *From Marmot Passage, take West Meadow Trail.
  West Meadow Trail: A great, fun, and fast singletrack that brings you to Lion's Back Connector Road.
• Take Lions Back Connector to Bugling Elk Trail back to Staunton Ranch Trail.
  *Connect from Staunton Ranch Trail to Borderline Trail
• From Borderline, connect to Mason Creek Trail: It is a popular, scenic blue-rated singletrack.
  *Optional - Bear Paw Trail: This segment offers great views and a fun mix of wooded and technical riding. It branches off from Mason Creek Trail, then rejoins it. It's a tougher and more technical option than just staying on Mason Creek.
• From the bottom of Mason Creek, take Staunton Ranch Trail back to the Lazy V Parking lot.

Key Tips for this Route

*Best Views: The route passes through the area with views of Elk Falls and the Chimney Rock formation.

• Direction: Doing the Mason Creek/Bear Paw loop clockwise is highly recommended for the best descent.
  *Difficulty: The Mason Creek and Marmot Passage sections are moderately technical, while Staunton Ranch is a faster, smoother, wider trail.
• https://www.trailforks.com/region/staunton-state-park-15820/
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