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GSMD Rocky Club Pack Hike Staunton State Park

December 27, 2023 - December 28, 2023

Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies
Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike
12/27 and 12/28/23
Event Name
Pack Hike Staunton State Park
Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map
Staunton State Park
12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470

C-470 to US Hwy 285 South
From US 285 S. take the exit toward Elk Creek Rd/Shaffers Crossing
Turn right onto S Elk Creek Road
Turn right onto Staunton State Park
Park in Meadow Lot

Park does have a Day Use Fee, $10

Brief Trail Description
Hike will follow Staunton Ranch Trail from Meadow Parking lot for 3.1 miles, then follows Bugling Elk Trail for 1.1 miles. Bugling Elk follows a small stream down to Elk Falls Pond. Staunton Ranch Trail has 2 small intermittent stream crossings. Route will reverse to return to the start.

https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Staunton/Documents/StauntonTrailsMap.pdf
Parking Meadow Lot
Follow SR to BE

Plan to meet at 7:45 and be hiking by 8:00.

Hike Coordinator Name
Michelle Lee
Hike Coordinator Phone
(720) 219-1750
Hike Coordinator Email
lilorangeionic@yahoo.com
Event fee
$0, Park has a Day Use Fee of $10
Net revenues will go to:
GSMDRF
Type of Hike
8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total)
Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application)
Aspen Creek Veterinary Hospital (at Pleasant Park)
23605 Oehlmann Park Rd, Conifer, CO 80433 (303) 697-4864

Arvada West Veterinary Hospital
5736 Ward Way, Arvada, CO 80002 (303) 467-0345

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service
St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd Pl
Lakewood, Colorado 80228 720-321-0000

State Park emergency response

Will First Aid kit be available on the hike?
Yes
Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs?
No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike)

Details

Start:
December 27, 2023
End:
December 28, 2023
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