Lion Gulch Trail | Homestead Meadows
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Lion Gulch Trail is nice out-and-back trail that leads to a meadow area that is the site of numerous old homesteads. The trail can be a bit challenging technically but is well worth the effort. The homesteads in the area were built in the 1800's and 1900's are provide for nice photographic opportunities.
Camping is permitted in the area and in the meadows at the end of the trail.
Mountain biking is permitted on Lion Gulch Trail and can be a good technical challenge. Wood bridges provide crossing where the trail meets the associated stream.
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Trail Area Stats
Facilities Fees Trailheads Camping Agency Trail Map |
Parking, Restrooms None 1 - Lion Gulch Yes, Along the trail and at Homestead Meadows NA / Unknown |
Highlights & Comments |
Nice but somewhat challenging hike to homestead meadows, the site of many abandoned old settlements. |
Lion Gulch Trail
Distance |
2.8, One-way to homestead area 6.5, visiting all homesteads in the meadow. |
Miles |
Physical Difficulty Technical Difficulty Terrain Elevation Gain Starting Elevation Max. Elevation Min. Elevation Wheelchair Use Mountain Bikes Dogs Horses Fishing Snowshoe X-Country Ski |
Moderate Moderate - Challenging Many sections are rocky and root-strewn. 1180 7340 8520 7340 Not Accessible Yes Yes Yes, popular NA / Unknown Yes In the Homestead Meadows area. |
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Highlights & Comments |
Camping permitted along the trail and at Homestead Meadow. |
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Connections |
Homestead area trails, Pierson Park Trail |
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Homesteads |
At the top the the Lion Gulch trail, numerous side trails head out to the many old homesteads in the area. |
Pierson Park Trail |
Pierson Park trail heads off west from the homestead area. |
Lion Gulch Photos Coming Soon.
Photos courtesy of J. Thomas, Boulder Colorado Photographer - All Rights Reserved©
Lion Gulch Trail is off Foothills Highway (US 36/CO 7) north of Boulder. Follow Highway 36 to the town of Lyons. Follow the road through Lyons and out 12.2 miles towards Estes Park. The Lion Gulch trailhead is on the left side.
