Located in the surrounding area of Telluride.
Hike up through aspen and conifer forests, through meadows, sage bush and rocky ridges towards Lizard Head Peak. Take in views of the surrounding San Miguel Mountain Range, including Mount Wilson (14,245-ft.), Gladstone Mountain (13,913-ft.) and Wilson Peak (14,017-ft.).
Immediately before the Peak, turn South and view volcanic looking soil and Sheep Mountain in the distance. Follow the Cross Mountain Trail back down to CO-145. A great hike especially in the early Fall when the gold aspen leaves are shimmering. Great views of Trout Lake on the first ascent.
Lizard Head trail is 7.6-miles out and back, but a more rewarding hike is setting a shuttle and coming down the Cross Mountain Trail for 9.45-miles, just shy of a full loop.