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10.7 miles
Distance
2,850 ft
Climb
-3,011 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-160 ft
Altitude change
10,130 ft
Altitude min
10,291 ft
Altitude start
10,131 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-73.6%
Grade max
48.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2,142 ft
Distance flat
Lizard Head Details
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Riding AreaCoal Bank and Molas Pass
Durango, Colorado -
Ref Number#65131
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Local Popularity50 in Hiking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS
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Lizard Head is a 11 mile black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating.
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Directions to lizard-head-467085 trailhead
(37.812530, -107.908510)
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Nearby Trails
- Wilson Meadows 2 miles
- Lizard Head Connector 2 miles
- Groundhog Stock Trail 3 miles
- Cross Mountain To Lizard Head Connector 3 miles
- Cross Mountain (lower) 3 miles
Coal Bank and Molas Pass
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Where is Lizard Head located?
Lizard Head is located in Coal Bank and Molas Pass, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Coal Bank and Molas Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.81253, -107.90851.
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How hard is Lizard Head?
Lizard Head is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lizard Head?
Lizard Head has 2,850 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,011 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,130 ft to 12,111 ft.
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Is Lizard Head a point to point trail?
Lizard Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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