Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway
Roosevelt National Forest, Larimer County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Roosevelt National Forest, Larimer County, CO. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 88.4 mi (142.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,436 ft (1,657 m)
- Est. Time
- 31 hr 10 min
- High point
- 10,272 ft (3,131 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Picnic area: Ouzel 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Ansel Watrous 12.5 mi (20 km) from start
- Campsite: Ansel Watrous 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Stove Prairie Campground 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20 mi (32.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Narrows Campground 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Dutch George 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from start
- Picnic area: Century Park Picnic Site 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Kelly Flats 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from start
- Campsite 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Glen Echo 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from start
- Campsite 37.5 mi (60.4 km) from start
- Campsite 38.6 mi (62.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Sleeping Elephant Campground 43.3 mi (69.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Big South Camping Ground 48.3 mi (77.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Aspen Glen Campground 49.4 mi (79.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Ranger Lakes 63.5 mi (102.2 km) from start
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Questions about Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway
How long is Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway is 88.4 mi (142.2 km) long. Most people take about 31 hr 10 min. It climbs 5,436 ft (1,657 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,272 ft (3,131 m).
How hard is Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 12.5 mi (20 km), 12.7 mi (20.4 km), 16.6 mi (26.7 km), 20.2 mi (32.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.7 mi (4.3 km), 11.2 mi (18 km), 11.6 mi (18.7 km).
Is Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly exposed (14% under trees).
What can you do on Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
Howling Cow Cafe, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the start. Shop: Shell, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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