Pinewood Reservoir - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Pinewood Reservoir
Pinewood Reservoir occupies 100 acres of water within Larimer County's Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. It is popular for trout fishing and camping. The purpose of this water project is to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
19.95km from Pinewood Reservoir
Rocky Mountain National Park is an American national park located approximately 55 mi northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra. The park is one of the most visited in the National Park System, ranking as the third most visited national park in 2015.
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
20km from Pinewood Reservoir
The Estes Park Aerial Tram safely whisks you above the treetops to the summit of Prospect Mountain. Operating daily from the end of May to early September, the tram is one of the few European-style cable cars operating in the United States. Since its inaugural trip, the tramway has ferried more than 3 million people over the tree line and to the mountain's peak.
Twin Sisters Peaks
21.37km from Pinewood Reservoir
The Twin Sisters Peaks are mountains in Colorado, located in the Front Range in Larimer County, Colorado, straddling Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. It offers a good choice to acclimize for hikes/climbs up Long's Peak, Pagoda, Chief's Head or Mt. Meeker. as the trail is easy to follow and round trip time will only set one back a couple to three hours. Twin Sisters offers a lot of reward for little commitment.
Boyd Lake State Park
21.74km from Pinewood Reservoir
Boyd Lake State Park is a smaller area that surrounds Boyd Lake and sports a boat ramp, marina, swim beach, concessions and so more. The park sometimes holds events for the public including fishing derbies and clinics, education programs, and volunteer projects. Activities permitted within the park include boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, and hunting.
Lily Lake and Trail
22.25km from Pinewood Reservoir
Lily Lake is encircled by an easy, one-mile trail that offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The trail is popular with hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers. Lily Lake is a beautiful place to relax and take in the scenery. The trail is well-maintained and features interpretive signage detailing the geological history of the area.
Rocky Mountain National Park
23.05km from Pinewood Reservoir
Rocky Mountain National Park is an American national park located approximately 55 mi northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The eastern and western slopes of the Continental Divide run directly through the center of the park with the headwaters of the Colorado River located in the park's northwestern region. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates.
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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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