This trail can also be accessed from the Dowdy Lake Campground. It is popular with hikers and mountain bikers alike. The elevation of Mt. Margaret is 7,957'. The last part of the trail is marked with cairns.
The Basics
Location:
40 miles west of Fort Collins
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Easy
Length:
8 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
100 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
8,100 feet
Time to Allow:
4 to 5 hours
Visitor Use:
Directions to Trailhead
From Fort Collins take Highway 287 north 21 miles to Livermore.
Turn left onto Redfeather Lakes Road and travel 20 miles.
