This pretty, rock-lined pond is a nice place to rest or enjoy a picnic. Keep an eye out for marmots that live in among the rocks; they look sort of like giant, grizzled ground squirrels.

Vincent Reboul

May 11, 2022

Hiking

A nice pond before you go to the waterfalls of the same name.

Lisa

November 23, 2023

Mountain biking

This pretty, rock-lined pond is a nice place to rest or enjoy a picnic. Keep an eye out for marmots that live in among the rocks; they look sort of like giant, grizzled ground squirrels.

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1. Elk Falls loop — Staunton State Park

13.4km

03:57

390m

Forest trail through diverse Colorado wilderness to cascading granite falls with wildlife spotting opportunities.

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2. Elk Falls Loop — Stauton State Park

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Forest trail through diverse ecosystems leading to cascading Elk Falls with granite scrambling.

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3. Marmot Passage loop — Staunton State Park

10.6km

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Colorado mountain trail through aspen groves and meadows to scenic Elk Falls Pond with marmot spotting.

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Elevation 2,690 m

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Location: Park County, Colorado, United States

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1. Elk Falls loop — Staunton State Park

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