Roaring Creek Trail

The trail starts off CO14 and climbs 5 miles along Roaring Creek. It is an out and back trail, with steep switchbacks the first mile through sagebrush, gaining approximately 900ft, then levels out some and climbs more gradually through forests along the creek until Bald Mountain Road, a 4-wheel drive road, the turn around point. It is approximately 10 miles total, and has 2,141ft. elevation gain. In winter snowshoes are usually needed after the first 1.5 miles, and there is an unbridged crossing at approximately 3 miles that may be difficult to cross during the spring high water flows. There are often moose and elk on the upper stretch of the trail. The trail was closed due to severe damage from the Cameron Peak fire, but Poudre Wilderness Volunteers repaired and improved it, and reopened it in June 2023. Public_RoaringCreek.pdf

See Add to description this is USFS #952   https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=36843

Trailhead location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjNZubcM2n4BHkDH8

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Hiking, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Length: 10.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 2,141 ft
• High Point: 9,821 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Cache La Poudre Wilderness Area, Canyon Lakes Ranger District (ARNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Other
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12