Near Poudre River Trail
A Brook Trout in spawning color.
Near Poudre River Trail
Big South / Corral Creek TH / RMNP junction.

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Poudre River Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A gradually descending trail along the banks of the Cache La Poudre River.
9.4
mi
Distance
144
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.43mi
Distance
144ft
Elevation Gain
1,196ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
10,767ft
High Point
9,681ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Poudre !River Trail parallels the Poudre River as it flows northeastward from Poudre Lake. This trail maintains a pretty low grade throughout making it one of the more manageable trails to hike in the park. Follow the trail downhill through the Poudre River Valley and take in the views of Specimen Mountain to the north and Trail Ridge to the south. About 5.5 miles into the trail, you'll arrive at a junction with Chapin Creek Trail - stay left to continue along the Poudre !River Trail. At roughly the nine mile mark, you'll reach another junction, this time with the Mummy Pass Trail. Continue for the final stretch of the trail to its terminus at a junction with the Corral Creek Trail and the Big South Trail #944 (both of which exit the National Park).

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Contributors
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