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Roaring Creek Hiking Trail, Near Fort Collins, CO The Roaring Creek Trail is just north of Fort Collins, Colorado and located just off the Poudre River. This 5.2 mile hike, one way, offers great views of Roaring Creek and a few of overlooking the Poudre Valley. The best part about this trail is the gushing water that streams along most of the trail hence the name. The downfall is that at times the water can run high and you'll have to cross the river a few times so you'll want to plan accordingly.  The trail offers an elevation gain of 2100 feet and is generally moderate. Most of the elevation gain begins in the first 1.5 miles. The trail starts with a gradual incline and it gets steeper within the first 1/4 mile. Once you cross over the foot bridge, the next stretch, approximately 1.25 miles will be the most strenuous as it switchbacks up the side of the canyon. Make sure you take a moment to enjoy the view. This is the only view of the valley you'll have throughout the hike. Once you reach the top of the strenuous points you'll start to level out and will see great views of lodgepole pines and aspen. The contrast in trees is really amazing. The trail continues crossing a few tributaries and traveling through the winding woods. This trail is one that doesn't really have an "end reward". It ends at a road so you would be hiking more for distance then for the great view at the end. Difficulty: Moderate with a few strenuous parts. Distance: 5.2 miles, one way Terrain: dirt and rock Allowed: dogs, horses, bikes Directions: Take 287N from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on 287 to highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 40 miles to the trailhead. Parking is located on the right side of the road. |
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Ramsay – Shockey Open Space Trails The Ramsay-Shockey Open Space is hope to two, two-mile trails. The Shoshone Trail and the Besant Point Trail start at the same location to the right of the parking lot. Both trails offer views of the Pinewood Reservoir. As you approach the trail you'll often see fisherman and families enjoying the lakeside. The trails split just a little ways in. If you're feeling up to a good hike, it's a pleasure to enjoy both hikes on the same day. At the base of the Shoshone trail is a guide map that gives insight to the land and information about the plants and trees in the area. Be sure to grab your brochure before heading on the trail. It's aways good to carry a map with you. The Shoshone trails starts off to the right and carries you up the mountainside. The trail start with a steady incline but it's relatively easy. As you start your incline you'll see the reservoir behind you. Take a moment to take in the view behind you. |
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Hiking the Shanahan Trail in Boulder, Co There are several different entrances to the Shanahan Trail, a hiking trail in Boulder, Colorado. The trail in which we entered started with a relatively steep incline. There are small steps that help you climb to the top. This trail meets with another trail. If you stay to the right you will come a small map that includes the does and don'ts of the various trails. There are several different routes you could take depending on the type of hike you are looking for. In general, this is an easy to moderate trail. Moderate being the few inclines areas. We selected to do a larger loop that included South Fork Shanahan, a small portion of the Mesa Trail, Big Bluestem Trail and then back to South Fork Shanahan. The first part of the South Fork Shanahan trail starts to the left of the sign and continues up the incline. There is a split in the trail with a sing showing “to South Fork Shanahan”, but we continued upward. This is where the trail meets Mesa trail and the North Fork Shanahan Trail. If you are looking for a shorter hike you can continue to the right on the North trail. Otherwise take a sharp left and it will put you on the Mesa Trail. |
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