Lion Gulch Trail

Lyons Colorado Hikes

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A beautiful hike up through Lion Gulch to Homestead Meadow, the site of numerous, abandoned settlements from the late 1800s and early 1900s.


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Lyons
Length:	5.6 total miles
Elevation Gain:	1,100 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Skill Level:	Moderate to strenuous
Season:	Early spring to late autumn
Trailhead Elevation:	7,200 feet
Top Elevation:	8,300 feet
Local Contacts:	Roosevelt National Forest
Local Maps:	Trails Illustrated Cache la Poudre - Big Thompson #101
Topo Map:	Lion Gulch Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Hiking Colorado's Front Range Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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khurtack Rating:

Date of Trip: 7/5/2009
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I didn't see much evidence of horses while I hike this trail. I would cons…

Scott Rating:

Date of Trip: 10/1/2006
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The Fall colors were beautiful this time of year. The old homesteads were…

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Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs 47 to 57. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 17 to 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs 36 to 46. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.