Basics
- Location:
- 50 miles west of Fort Collins
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 24.4 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1 to 2 days
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8400 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 900 feet
Description
This trail is within the Comanche Peak Wilderness. The trail follows the Poudre River, and after seven miles intersects the river. There is no bridge over the river and fording river is not always possible, particulary during spring runoff. Camping along this trail is limited to designated sites, no campfires are allowed.
Details
Location:
50 miles west of Fort Collins
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
24.4 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1 to 2 days
Trailhead Elevation:
8400
Elevation Change:
900
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Drive approximately 49 miles west of Fort Collins on Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon Highway).
The trailhead is on the south side of the highway, just before the Big South Campground.
