Poudre Canyon - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Poudre Canyon
The Poudre Canyon is a narrow verdant canyon, approximately 40 mi long, on the upper Cache la Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado in the United States. The canyon is a glacier-formed valley through the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains northwest of Fort Collins. The canyon was inhabited by Utes in the 19th century and was the site of trapping expeditions by early settlers.
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Attractions Near Poudre Canyon
Roosevelt National Forest
6.41km from Poudre Canyon
The Roosevelt National Forest is a national forest located in north central Colorado. The forest encompasses a mountainous area of the foothills on the eastern side of the Continental Divide of the Front Range in Larimer County and Boulder County. In Larimer County it includes the upper valleys of the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson Rivers. There are six officially designated wilderness areas lying within Roosevelt National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
La Poudre Pass Lake
30.21km from Poudre Canyon
La Poudre Pass Lake is a stunning mountain lake located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. La Poudre Pass Lake is situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet, (over 3,100 meters) making it one of the highest lakes in Colorado. The lake is small, fed by small streams and springs, and it is located in the high mountain La Poudre Pass.
Alpine Visitor Center
30.65km from Poudre Canyon
Alpine Visitor Center is located in the Rocky Mountain National Park, sitting at an elevation of 11,796 feet, it is the highest visitor center in the US National Park system. The center offers stunning views of the Rockies and features exhibits on the park's wildlife, geology, and history. Visitors can also take ranger-led hikes and learn about the park's land management practices.
Old Fall River Road
31.1km from Poudre Canyon
Old Fall River Road is the name of a narrow one-lane dirt road with perilous heights located in Larimer County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. This Road climbs almost to the same height as Trail Ridge, but does so via an unpaved road. The road ends at 3.602m above the sea level. Typically, the road is open by the Fourth of July weekend and closes for the season on October.
Rawah Wilderness
31.79km from Poudre Canyon
Rawah Wilderness is located on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest in Colorado. It encompasses 76,394 acres and includes 25 named lakes ranging in size from five to 39 acres. There are 85 miles of trails in the area and elevation ranges from 8,400 feet to 13,000 feet.
Sheep Lakes
32.61km from Poudre Canyon
Sheep Lakes is a large meadow with two small lakes in Horseshoe Park, a flat U-shaped valley located just west of the Fall River Entrance.
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Larimer County
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Larimer County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The territory was home to Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho in the early 19th century before the arrival of the Europeans.
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