- Roosevelt National Forest - Your trip starts out in Fort Collins where your guide, Joe, will pick you up. Along the way to the trailhead, you will first drive through historic down town Fort Collins. From there, we will take one of Colorado’s Scenic Byways through the famous Cache la Poudre River Canyon. As Joe drives you through the canyon, he will teach you about the history, geology, and ecology within the surrounding area. You will then hike, and have a packed lunch along the trail. Afterwards, you will take another Scenic drive through Rist Canyon, and around Horsetooth Reservoir! You will then be dropped off where you were picked up.
Hike Option #1 -Beginner/Easy
Great for any first time mountain hikers, elderly, or Kids!
-Dowdy Lake Trail
-2.3 Mi. Loop, with 55ft. elevation gain.
Hike Option #2 -Moderate/Hard
Great option for experienced hikers!
-Mount McConnel Trail
-4.2 Mi. Loop, with 1,400ft. Elevation gain.
Hike Option #3 -Advanced/Expert
Perfect pick for advanced hikers!
-Greyrock Trail
-7.2 Mi. Loop, with 2,415ft. Elevation Gain
- Lunch included
- Gratuities
- Please wear appropriate footwear and weather appropriate clothing!
Our distinctive hiking excursions offer you the chance to break free from your normal routine while being accompanied by a knowledgeable local outdoorsperson. Our hiking packages are fully customizable, providing the ideal trails that match your capability. Trails are available from novice to expert levels, making them ideal for family outings or thrill-seekers. The less frequented wilderness regions of Northern Colorado provide a unique setting for our hikes, where the opportunity to immerse oneself in nature outweighs human interaction. Witness the spectacle of wildflowers, the transformation of Aspen trees, snow-covered mountains, wildlife, and more!
Our guide, Joe, is accredited with Wilderness First Aid Training, First Aid Training as well as ten years of experience in hiking, mountaineering, and backpacking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.