Staunton State Park
State Park in Pine, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
12102 S. Elk Creek Road
Pine, CO 80470
United States
Staunton State Park
State Park in Pine, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
12102 S. Elk Creek Road
Pine, CO 80470
United States
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Low Water Levels - Davis Pond
For dam safety, water levels have been lowered in the lower Davis pond. Accessing the pond from the east shoreline will be difficult, so please instead fish the upper pond or within the rip-rap of the lower pond. Low water levels will continue throughout this winter.
A person on horseback
Park Highlight
Explore Trails
The only way to experience the park is by getting out on the trails. The park offers nearly 30 miles of trails. All trails are natural surfaces and vary in their degree of difficulty.
Activities
Hiking
The majority of Staunton's trails allow for multi-use access. Hikes range in length from a short 2-mile loop to a day hike exploring all the sites Staunton has to offer. There are approximately 8 miles of hiker-only trails.
Biking
Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for mountain biking. Please note that portions of the Staunton ranch trail is on USFS property, e-bike use is not allowed in this area. Please utilize the service road/Bugling Elk Trail if riding an e-bike.
Horseback Riding
Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for horseback riding. Please be respectful of all users on the trail and be aware that some trails are hiker only.
Video: Staunton Track-Chair
All-Terrain Motorized Wheelchair
Track-Chair Program
Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Track-Chair. The chair allows access to three trails, each featuring gorgeous park features including high grassy meadows, a wide variety of wildlife, geological and water features. The trails offer spectacular views of Pikes Peak, Lions Head and Mount Rosalie. At this time, use of the Track-Chair is free of charge. A park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.
To help plan your Track-Chair visit, please check our Track-Chair availability calendar before requesting a reservation.
Track-Chair Information
Bringing Service Animals
Due to the inherent risk posed by the Track-Chair itself and a concern for safety, it is not recommended pets and service animals accompany Track-Chair operators while using the chair. If it is necessary to bring your pet or service animal on the trip, they will be required to be kept under the control of an accompanying friend or caregiver. State regulation mandates that all pets must be kept on a six-foot leash and under control at all times.
Chair Transfer
If needed, the park offers slide boards and a sling lift to facilitate transfer into the Track-Chair. If you require special accommodation for transfer into the Track-Chair, you must bring a friend or caregiver to assist. Staunton State Park staff and volunteers have received training in assisting with transfers, but may be limited in the level of assistance they can provide.
What to Bring
If you have specific items that you rely on for your personal comfort, it is recommended that you bring them. The park elevation ranges from 8,200 feet to nearly 10,000 feet and is subject to a rapidly changing mountain-weather environment. Thermoregulation is your responsibility, so make a point to check the local weather forecast and bring adequate clothing to maintain an appropriate level of comfort.
Accessible Parking
Upon arrival at Staunton State Park, please proceed to the park’s entrance station. The Track-Chair program manager will be there to greet you at the scheduled trip start time. Follow the park road toward the Ranch Hand group picnic area. Follow the signage marked Trailhead Parking, which will take you past the Ranch Hand group picnic area. Follow the road to the right; this will take you into the Meadow parking lot. You will see a two-bay garage near the northeast corner of the Track-Chair parking lot. There are multiple accessible parking spaces in front of the Track-Chair garage.
Featured Trail
Elk Falls
A visitor favorite is the hike to the Elk Falls Waterfall. This hike is a 12-mile roundtrip hike. The shortest route is Staunton Ranch to Bugling Elk, to Chimney Rock to Elk Falls trail. The average hiker takes between 4–5 hours to complete the entire trip. The elevation change is around 1,200 feet total.
Find a Trail
Davis Ponds Trail
2.3 miles
Hiking only
Historic Cabins Trail
0.7 miles (loops with Staunton ranch trail)
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Davis Ponds Trail
2.3 miles
Hiking only
Historic Cabins Trail
0.7 miles (loops with Staunton ranch trail)
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Bugling Elk Trail
1.1 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Border Line Trail
2.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Elk Falls Trail
12 miles
Dog friendly
The average hiker takes between four to five hours to complete the entire trip.
Lion's Back Trail
1 mile
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Marmot Passage Trail
2.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Staunton Ranch Trail
3.1 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Old Mill Trail
0.9 miles
Hiking only
Bugling Elk Trail
1.1 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Border Line Trail
2.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Elk Falls Trail
12 miles
Dog friendly
The average hiker takes between four to five hours to complete the entire trip.
Lion's Back Trail
1 mile
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Marmot Passage Trail
2.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Staunton Ranch Trail
3.1 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Old Mill Trail
0.9 miles
Hiking only
Climbing Access Trail
0.9 miles
Hiking only
Mason Creek Trail
4.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Scout Line Trail
1.5 miles
Hiking only
Climbing Access Trail
0.9 miles
Hiking only
Mason Creek Trail
4.5 miles
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Scout Line Trail
1.5 miles
Hiking only
Know Before You Go
Staunton provides a home for a great number and variety of wildlife including moose, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, elk, snowshoe hare, coyote, bobcat, beaver, weasel, marten, fox, marmot and porcupine — all animals to keep an eye out for while you visit.
Crossing Paths with Wildlife
Learn what to do if you encounter wildlife on trails.
Stay Safe on TrailsDogs
Dogs must be kept on a six-foot or shorter hand-held leash. Please keep Staunton beautiful and pick up after your dog.
Get Involved
Become a Track-Chair Volunteer
As a volunteer, you will accompany our program participants and their guests, ensuring they have an enjoyable and safe trip. Trips can run between 2–5 hours and range from 2.5 miles to 5 miles. You can volunteer for as many (or as few) hikes as your schedule permits. These hikes are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June through October.
Volunteers are required to go through a brief Track-Chair familiarization with our Track-Chair program manager.