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Lion Gulch Trailhead
Hiking
5.0
(3)
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Jamie S.
August 18, 2023
Hiking
The Lion Gulch Trailhead and parking lot is right off of U.S. Highway 36, 7 miles east of Estes Park and 13 miles west of Lyons. This trailhead has a large parking lot for about 35 cars. The Lion Gulch Trail takes you through Lion Gulch and eventually to the Homestead Meadows, a beautiful spot with 8 historic homesteads.
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9
hikers
15.0km
04:29
460m
460m
Hike the 9.3-mile Lion Gulch and Homestead Meadows Loop, a moderate trail with 1513 feet of gain, exploring historical homesteads.
Moderate
5.0
(2)
36
hikers
9.74km
03:00
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 2,230 m
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