The Best Backpacking in Larimer County

This 4.8 mile round trip hike gains 1300 feet of elevation before reaching the Mt.McConnel summit. The primitive trail is rated as difficult and has an ascent of many switchbacks, leading up to a wild flower covered summit. The trail winds along the ridge line around 8,000 feet, offering panorami...

Westridge Trail Via Timber Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fort Collins, Colorado.

The main trail begins at the Cache La Poudre river on the Poudre Canyon Highway about 30 minutes from Fort Collins. After about .75 miles the trail splits. To go left on Greyrock Meadows trail adds 2 miles to your trip and provides excellent views of Greyrock Mountain and Meadows from the south, ...

Mount Margaret Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.

Lady Moon and Molly Moon is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Buena Vista, Colorado.

Lost Lake via North Fork Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Haven, Colorado.

North Fork Big Thompson River Trail Via Dunraven Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Glen Haven, Colorado.

Beaver Creek to Fish Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Haven, Colorado.

Hourglass, Brackenbury Cabin and Beaver Creek Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Villa Grove, Colorado.

You start out hiking through the average Colorado forest for the first 4 miles of the 7-8 mile trip at about 6,500 feet. The trail is largely downhill for the first couple miles until it levels out and you are headed North. A little more than halfway, you come to Comanche Reservoir and hike up al...

Coulson Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lyons, Colorado.

Coulson Gulch is a lightly used area of the Roosevelt National Forest which makes it perfect for a weekend getaway without the crowds. This is a great place to camp out under the stars!To get to Coulson Gulch From Lyons, head west on U.S. Highway 36 for about 9 miles. Turn southwest onto Larimer ...

Beginning in Rocky Mountain National Park near the Deer Ridge Junction (where US 34 & US 36 meet), park your car in one of the 20 spots on either side of the road. Start at the trailhead booth and head north, keeping to the right-side trail at the first intersection about a tenth of a mile fr...

Storm Pass and Longs Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.

Rocky Mountain National Park showcases 355 miles of hiking trails, 6 campgrounds, and hundreds of backcountry camp sites. The cost to enter the park is $20.00 per vehicle, I recommend buying the annual National Parks Pass for $80.00. Cub Lake is an excellent trail for viewing wildlife. There ar...

Odessa Lake seems to be one of the true hidden gems of Rocky Mountain National Park. Don't get me wrong, you will likely see some folks there, but it is a far cry from the other crowded Bear Lake trailhead lakes. There are two ways to reach Odessa; one, from the Bear Lake Trailhead, and the oth...