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Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Quick Facts

The Meadows Cross-country Ski Trail

Beginning Elevation:	10,019 Feet (3054 Meters)
Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation Gain:	719 Feet (219 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	9,300 Feet (2835 Meters)
Length:	4.5 Miles (7.2 Kilometers)
Usage:	Light

General Description

The Meadows Trail is located west of Fort Collins, near Cameron Pass. This trail provides a ski connection between Zimmerman Lake and the Long Draw Ski Trail. Follow the Zimmerman Lake trail northeast around the lake until it comes to a junction (marked with a wooden trial sign) indicating the beginning of the Meadows trail. The Meadows trail winds through dense forest interspersed with long connecting meadows and offers vistas of the Rawah Wilderness peaks. The trial is fairly narrow with some short, steep grades. After exiting the Neota Wilderness, The trail intersects with the Long Draw Ski Trail. Since the Zimmerman and Long Draw parking areas are 4.5 miles apart, a vehicle shuttle is necessary unless the skier plans to ski the same route back to the start.

Directions from Fort Collins: Travel about 65 miles west on Highway 14 to the Zimmerman Lake parking lot, near Cameron Pass.

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	The Meadows and Long Draw Ski Trails	Yes

Related Activities

Long Draw Cross-country Ski Trail - This cross-country ski trail is located near the upper end of the Poudre Canyon. It takes the skier away form the Long Draw Road, which is very popular with snowmobilers.

Zimmerman Lake Cross-country Ski Trail - This trail is located east of Cameron Pass. It follows an old logging road between Hwy. 14 and Zimmerman Lake.