Lizard Head – Telluride
Durango to TH
94 Miles
Gain
2900 Feet
Condition
Fair
Region
Trail Length
7.6 Miles
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.
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.83597, 107.95082
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Lizard Head Trailhead
From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Camino Del Rio. Turn left onto Camino Del Rio/ Hwy 550.
From Camino del Rio, take US-160 W about 27 miles to CO-184 W/N Main Street in Mancos; take a right.
Follow CO-184 W for 17 miles, then turn right onto CO-145 N. Follow CO-145 N 48 miles to the Lizard Head Trailhead and Parking Area.
Trailwork
help build our trails!
National Trails Day | Durango Trailwork at Dry Fork Trail
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining us for trailwork at Dry Fork Trail on June 3rd from 9am to 1pm. Lunch will be provided at the trailhead afterwards. Please note, registration is required to join us for trailwork; please click below to register.
