Lizard Rock Trail - Hiking trail near Platte Springs, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Lizard Rock Trail | |
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| Summary | Near the top, this trail approaches a rock formation that resembles a lizard | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 4.6 miles / 7.4 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 1,000 feet / 305 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 8,500 feet / 2,591 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 9,500 feet / 2,896 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Creeks - Mountain Views - Rock Formations | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Platte Springs, Colorado, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/recreation/trails/spk_lizard_rock_trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
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Trail Information
Near the top, this trail approaches a rock formation that resembles a lizard, thus the name "Lizard Rock Trail". Several loops, some large, can be made from the end of the Lizard Rock Trail. Some of the loops might include the Lake Park, Brookside/McCurdy, Hankins Pass, Goose Creek, McCurdy Park, and Ute Creek trails. The Lost Creek Wilderness boundary is located at the end of the Lizard Rock trail. Ensure that you are familiar with Wilderness regulations if you continue into the Wilderness.
Description
Park at the trailhead parking, outside the Spruce Grove campground, if you are not staying in the campground. Walk through the campground (stay right on loop), past the outhouse and across the bridge over Tarryall Creek. Make a hard left, passing through a boulder tunnel, to start on the Lizard Rock Trail.
Located at the Spruce Grove Campground on Tarryall Road 3 miles southeast of the Twin Eagles trailhead. Hiker parking is located at a small lot outside the campground gate.
| Latitude | 39.138324 degrees / 39° 8.299' / 39° 8' 17.97" |
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| Longitude | -105.461111 degrees / -105° 27.667' / -105° 27' 40.00" |
| Created by Nick on 06/04/2008 |
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