Near Powerline Trail
Steep downhill section over boulders
Near Powerline Trail
The point of no return.
Near Powerline Trail
Keep an eye out for deer, I saw about 8 that day. 5 bucks 2 does and a fawn

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Powerline Trail

3.5 (4 Ratings)
A steep uphill climb interconnects with the top of Ginny Trail and DR Trail.
2.1
mi
Distance
1,117
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Watch out for mountain bikers frequently climbing this trail--they are uphill only.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.08mi
Distance
1,117ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,616ft
High Point
5,499ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
In 2000 the Bobcat Gulch fire burned much of what is now the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. The land is now managed by the City of Fort Collins who have built a number of trails. Powerline Trail climbs to meet up with the top of the Ginny Trail and DR Trail to make some nice loops. The climb up Powerline Trail is a doubletrack/fire road through the remnants of the trees left by the Bobcat Gulch Fire. It is a steep climb but gets you to a nice meadow, nice views looking into Rocky Mountain National Park, and trail connections.

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