Much of this trail is south facing and is generally clear of snow year-round. The Foothills Nature Trail starts from the same trailhead and is an easy one mile hike.
The Basics
Location:
12 miles west of Loveland
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Intermediate Difficult
Length:
9 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
2,800 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
5,800 feet
Time to Allow:
4.5 to 5.5 hours
Visitor Use:
Directions to Trailhead
Take Highway 34 west of Loveland for approximately 12 miles.
The trialhead is on the south side of the highway, across from the Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park.
