Red Feather Lakes - North Central Colorado

Includes Livermore & Virginia Dale

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, The CVD
 

Lost in the Rocky Mountains, Red Feather Lakes is far from the noise and stress of the city. This group of 14 lakes is about 50 miles northwest of Fort Collins. Six of the lakes are open to the public for trout fishing and boating. Surrounded by the Roosevelt National Forest, it is an outdoor playground: horseback riding, fishing, hiking, biking, off-road vehicle roads, and hunting. This area is a photographers dream with an abundance wildflowers and wildlife. Look for elk, antelope, moose, mule deer, bears, quail, grouse, mountain lions, bighorn sheep and wild turkey. Wintertime brings cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers and ice-fishing enthusiasts to the area.

Suggested Hikes: Mt Margaret Trail: one way 4 miles, starting elevation: 8,093, peak elevation: 8,183, Easy. It is popular with hikers and mountain bikers alike. The elevation of Mt. Margaret is 7,957'. The last part of the trail is marked with cairns.

Killpecker Trail: one way 4.2 miles, starting elevation: 9,180, peak elevation: 10,920, moderate. The trail ascends from Deadman Road to the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail at Middle Bald Mountain. It is easy to lose the trail in the logged-over area, follow the Forest Service markers.

Link Trail: one way 10.8 miles, starting elevation: 8,400, peak elevation: 10,800, difficult. This trail is in the Rawah Wilderness, the trail climbs up through a lodge pole pine forest to the Big McIntyre Burn which offers great views of the surrounding country. The trail intersects the Medicine Bow Trail, the McIntyre Lake Trail and finally joins the Rawah Trail at Rawah Lake #1.

Red Feather Lakes is near: Fort Collins & Poudre River Canyon

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2 Bars 7 Ranch, B&B, Horse Rides & RV email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Two hours north of Denver on Highway 287 near Virginia Dale. 99 years of cattle ranching in the Rockies. Horseback rides, cattle drives, fishing, hikes and amazing family style meals await you.
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Relax in a privately owned cabin surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the mountains. Secluded mountain hideaways in Northern Colorado's Roosevelt National Forest near Red Feather Lakes.
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Vacation retreat nestled on 5 gorgeous, private acres of the Colorado Rocky Mountains near Red Feather Lakes and Fox Acres Country Club and Golf Course. Private hot tub under the stars. Sleeps 8.
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Environmentally friendly -- heated using active solar panels, this log cabin is in Red Feather Lakes. Recently remodeled & modernized your family will feel at home with 3 bedrooms & an outdoor hot tub.
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OPEN ALL YEAR. In Red Feather Lakes Village near several recreation lakes. 2-1/2 hours from Denver, 45 miles northwest Fort Collins. Renovated modern cabins with fireplaces, kitchens, WI-FI & Satellite TV.
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Western Ridge Resort & Restaurant
Open year 'round, 30 miles NW of Fort Collins on Red Feather Lakes Road, off Highway 287. A Taste of "The West" high mountain forests & meadows, restaurant, horseback rides, rooms, pool & RV sites!
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