Zimmerman Lake Trailhead (#977)
Access this trail in both summer and winter. This trail follows an old logging road to Zimmerman Lake, which sits just outside the boundary of the Neota Wilderness. A primitive trail circles the lake, but there are no constructed trails into the Neota Wilderness.
General Information
You can find more information at Poudre Wilderness Volunteers. Download trail summary here.
No motorized equipment. Wilderness regulations apply in the nearby Neota Wilderness. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. Special fishing restrictions apply at Zimmerman Lake, please contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for more information.
No fees are required for this site
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.540278
Longitude: -105.882282
Elevation
Peak Elevation: 10,480'
Directions
Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14 and travel 58 miles west to the Zimmerman Lake Trailhead parking lot on the left, which is shared with visitors to the Montgomery Pass Trail (#986) beginning across the road to the north.
Parking
Zimmerman Lake Trailhead accommodates approximately 55 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay required for stock.
