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Mountain Lion Trail is located within the Mancos State Park. It is rated as "easy" and has an elevation of 7,800 feet. This trail sees low usage. This trail is accessed from the Quarry Trailhead. At the end of the .6-mile trail, the visitor has 3 options: continue around the Black Bear Loop, turn onto the Black Bear Trail or return to the Quarry Trailhead.
The Mancos State Park encompasses 338 acres surrounding Jackson Gulch Dam and Reservoir. Mancos Lake is the recreation focus of this secluded state park. Sailing, fishing and wakeless boating may be enjoyed on the lake. Picnicking, hiking, camping, volleyball, horseshoes and mountain biking are activities in which visitors to this area may participate.
The Mancos State Park lies immediately south of the San Juan National Forest between Durango and Dolores. It is ten miles north of Mesa Verde National Park, just off the San Juan Skyway and surrounded by the majestic San Juan mountain range. Mancos State Park is southwest Colorado's hot spot for excellent fishing and camping.
Pleasant climate, year-round trout fishing and a campground in a mature Ponderosa pine forest combine to create an outdoor haven.

Facilities: Mountain Lion Trail provides two campgrounds, drinking water, restrooms, and picnic areas.

Reservations: Reservations for the nearby campsites are accepted.

Best Time To Visit: Mountain Lion Trail is open year round.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Length of Stay - There is a 28 day maximum stay allowed per Colorado park during any 45 day period. One camping unit with up to 6 people is allowed per campsite.

Since rules may vary depending on which park you choose to visit, please check with the Park Manager for any other rules that may apply.

Directions: To reach Mountain Lion Trail from Durango, travel west on U.S. Highway 160 27 miles to the town of Mancos. Go north on Colorado Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road North to the park entrance.

To reach Mountain Lion Trail from Cortez, travel east on U.S. Highway 160 to Mancos. Go north on Colorado Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road North to the park entrance.

Address
Mancos State Park, c/o Navajo
P.O. Box 1697
Arboles, Colorado 81121
Phone
General: (970) 883-2208
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