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Cross-country Skiing: Colorado

Quick Facts

Long Draw Cross-country Ski Trail

Beginning Elevation:	9,300 Feet (2835 Meters)
Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation Gain:	500 Feet (152 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	9,800 Feet (2987 Meters)
Length:	2.0 Miles (3.2 Kilometers)
Recommended Season:	Winter
Usage:	Moderate

Outfitters and Guides

General Description

This trail takes the skier away form the Long Draw Road, which is very popular with snowmobilers. The ski trail, which is marked with blue diamonds, begins from the Long Draw parking area, crosses the Long Draw Road and continues along an old logging road until it rejoins Long Draw Road.

Directions from Fort Collins: Travel 62 miles west on Hwy 14 up the Poudre Canyon. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Winter through Spring (NOTE: Seasons vary depending on snow conditions.) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Cross-country Skiing		Yes

Related Activities

The Meadows Cross-country Ski Trail - This cross-country ski trail is located west of Fort Collins, near Cameron Pass. It connects Zimmerman Lake to the Long Draw Ski Trail.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO