Red Feather Lakes - North Central Colorado
Lost in the Rocky Mountains, Red Feather Lakes is far from the noise and stress of the city. This group of 14 lakes is about 50 miles northwest of Fort Collins. Six of the lakes are open to the public for trout fishing and boating. Surrounded by the Roosevelt National Forest, it is an outdoor playground: horseback riding, fishing, hiking, biking, off-road vehicle roads, and hunting. This area is a photographers dream with an abundance wildflowers and wildlife. Look for elk, antelope, moose, mule deer, bears, quail, grouse, mountain lions, bighorn sheep and wild turkey. Wintertime brings cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers and ice-fishing enthusiasts to the area.
Suggested Hikes: Mt Margaret Trail: one way 4 miles, starting elevation: 8,093, peak elevation: 8,183, Easy. 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.
Killpecker Trail: one way 4.2 miles, starting elevation: 9,180, peak elevation: 10,920, moderate. The trail ascends from Deadman Road to the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail at Middle Bald Mountain. It is easy to lose the trail in the logged-over area, follow the Forest Service markers.
Link Trail: one way 10.8 miles, starting elevation: 8,400, peak elevation: 10,800, difficult. This trail is in the Rawah Wilderness, the trail climbs up through a lodge pole pine forest to the Big McIntyre Burn which offers great views of the surrounding country. The trail intersects the Medicine Bow Trail, the McIntyre Lake Trail and finally joins the Rawah Trail at Rawah Lake #1.
Red Feather Lakes is near: Fort Collins & Poudre River Canyon
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Two hours north of Denver on Highway 287 near Virginia Dale. 97 years of cattle ranching in the Rockies. Horseback rides, cattle drives, fishing, hikes and amazing family style meals await you.
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A Taste of The West: high mountain forests & meadows, restaurant, horseback rides, rooms, pool & RV sites! Open year 'round, 30 miles NW of Fort Collins on Red Feather Lakes Road, off Highway 287.




