Highlights:
Kayakers and outstanding scenery along the Cache la Poudre, CO’s only Ntl Wild and Scenic River.
State Forest SP has some of everything, including the largest moose herd in Colorado.- Wonderful wildlife photo ops abound at Arapaho NWR.
Cache la Poudre River
A National Wild and Scenic River
How to get there:
The Byway begins at the intersection of SH 14/US 287 NW of Ft Collins and follows SH14 to Walden.
- From I-25/I-70 to US 287/SH 14
- 70 miles 1 hr 20 mins
- GPS
- US 287/SH 14
- 40.6637
- -105.1883
In General:
- Length: 97 miles
- Driving Time: min. 2 hours
The entire length of the Cache la Poudre Scenic Byway is paved. It follows along the Cache la Poudre River for about 50 miles and in this stretch you’ll find 11 Forest Service CG’s. It then climbs up to Cameron Pass (10249 ft) and drops into North Park, prime moose viewing country.
State Forest State Park
71,000 acres and something for everyone.
How to get there:
The northwest entrance to the park is located at the intersection of SH14/CR41, about 3 miles west of the Moose Visitor’s Center.
- From Denver via I-25—SH14
- 139 miles 2 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- NW Entrance
- 40.5529 -106.0383
In General:
The park has 219 campsites, a corral at the Bockman CG, 6 cabins, 7 yurts, 9 picnic sites, 80 miles of
motorized roads and trails, 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 50 miles of signed snowshoe and skiing trails, and the largest moose herd in Colorado.
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
Moose and birds aplenty.
How to get there:
The refuge entrance is 9 miles south of Walden on SH125.
- From Denver via I-70-US 40
- 121 miles 2 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- SH 125/CR 32
- 40.6204 -106.2960
In General:
The Refuge was established to provide suitable nesting and rearing habitat for migratory birds. Meandering streams, streamside willows, and meadow habitats found at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge create excellent wildlife habitat.