The trails goes into Homestead Meadows where there are eight historical homesteads. The homesteads were built in the late 1800's-early 1900's before most were abandoned. There are interpretive signs at each homestead. The length of the hike increases to 6.5 miles if all the homesteads are visited. This is a popular and heavily used trail.
The Basics
Location:
7 miles east of Estes Park
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Length:
5.6 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
1,300 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
7,200 feet
Time to Allow:
2.5 to 3.5 hours
Visitor Use:
Directions to Trailhead
The trailhead is located on Highway 36, seven miles east of Estes Park, or twelve miles west of Lyons.
