Cross Mountain Trail
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Cross Mountain Trail
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The Cross Mountain Trail is a fantastic hiking route in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado that will lead you uphill through the forest for views of nearby mountain peaks. While out hiking the trail, you will climb through the dense cover of the surrounding woodlands, before breaking free of the tree cover for stunning views of the rocky summit of Lizard Head. This is a great adventure if you are simply looking to get out and enjoy the mountains without attempting a challenging summit.
Getting there
The trailhead for the Cross Mountain Trail can be found along Road 60 at the junction with State Highway 145.
About
| Backcountry Campground | No |
| When to do | March-October |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Family friendly | Older Children only |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Out and back |
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Cross Mountain Trail Description
For those adventurers who enjoy hiking through wonderfully atmospheric forests and taking in views of nearby peaks without the challenge of actually climbing them, the Cross Mountain Trail will be the perfect route.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the northwest alongside the banks of Lizard Creek, where you will quickly enter into the cover of the forest. Here, you will get a good leg burn as you work your way uphill while taking in the relaxing woodland atmosphere.
Eventually, you will break free of the tree cover underneath the magnificent sight of Lizard Head. Continue along the trail as it heads east below the looming mountain peak, enjoying the wonderful mountain scenery before arriving at the endpoint of the route. Here, you will simply turn back and descend the mountainside on the return to the trailhead.
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