After enduring the first snow of the season, Coloradans can rejoice, as both Mike Nelson and Kathy Sabine are calling for temperatures back in the 50s and 60s this weekend… hooray! To celebrate, ditch the winter coat, throw on your jacket, and take this breathtaking Colorado hike that glows gold once a year:
Located near Denver in the town of Pine lies Staunton State Park; Colorado’s newest state park that boasts both varying landscapes and a whopping 3,828 acres!
Staunton State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Facebook
Officially opened in 2013, most of Staunton State Park’s land was donated by Frances Hornbrook Staunton in 1986 and gradually grew from its original 1,720 acres via donated and acquired land.
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While the park is home to a number of different activities like archery, rock climbing, and hunting, we recommend checking out one of the park’s 11 colorful trails, which include the 1-mile-long Lion’s Back…
Staunton State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Facebook
…1.1-mile Bugling Elk…
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…and stunning West Meadow Trail.
Staunton State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Facebook
(Seriously, pick any trail and you will find amazing scenes like this.)
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Staunton State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Facebook
Staunton State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Facebook
Staunton State Park is located at 12102 S. Elk Creek Road in Pine and is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm (with gates closing at 6:30 pm). For more information, please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website.
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For even more fall fun, Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Colorado Like Never Before.
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