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Flowers (#939)
The trail gently rises for about a mile, then drops into an area known as Beaver Park where it meets the Little Beaver Creek Trail (#948). The trail climbs southward for the next 4 miles before turning west near timberline. It enters a ¼-mile of travel zone where it intersects the Browns Lake Trail (#941), then continues westward and descends 4 miles to terminate at the Big South Trail (#944) which has travel zone restrictions in place. Along the way it passes junctions for Beaver Creek Trail (#942), Zimmerman Trail (#940), and Mirror Lake Trail (#943). Mirror Lake Trail provides access to Mirror Lake and the Mummy Pass Trail in the backcountry system of Rocky Mountain National Park. Flowers trailhead accommodates approximately 5 vehicles. (No trailer parking.)
You can find more information on the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website. Download trail summary here.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Trailhead not accessible from Old Flowers Road. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | General Wilderness Regulations: Dogs must be on a hand held leash. No motorized or mechanized equipment. Camps, campfires, and stock, where allowed, at least 200 feet from water and trails. Group size limited to 12 people or stock animals combined. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. No campfires – stoves only. Overnight stock use prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Rustic, Fort Collins |
| Water: | During normal years, adequate water can be filtered and treated from nearby water sources |
| Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
General Information
Directions: Travel 11 miles northwest of Ft. Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, travel 26 miles, and turn left on County Road 63E, Pingree Park Road. Travel 7 miles to the Jacks Gulch Campground then west one mile through the campground to a trailhead parking area. During the summer and early fall, the gate beyond Jacks Gulch is open and visitors can travel west on a rough four-wheel drive road for another 3 miles to the Flowers Trailhead. When the road is closed visitors must hike the road to the start of the trail.Activities
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is allowed up to the Wilderness boundary.
Day Hiking
Leaving from Jack’s Gulch campground, you may want to use this trail for an afternoon stroll or plan a backing trip along the entire eighteen-mile route. For the first, three ½ miles you may encounter mountain bikers and vehicles until you reach the Comanche Peak Wilderness boundary. This is a favorite horseback riding trail. For long distance hikers, a long steep ascent takes you above timberline where panoramic views await. Flowers trailhead accommodates approximately 5 vehicles. (no trailer parking)
| Fire Information | Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Most of this trail is within the Comanche Peak Wilderness Area, where campfires must be at least 200 feet from water and trails. Some portions cross a Comanche Peak Wilderness Area Travel Zone, which prohibits campfires. You may collect dead and down wood; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood. Please attend to campfires at all times. Touch any remaining coals with the bare hand to insure campfire is cold and dead out. Remember, if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave! |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
Flowers trailhead accommodates approximately 5 vehicles.| Fire Information | Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Most of this trail is within the Comanche Peak Wilderness Area, where campfires must be at least 200 feet from water and trails. Some portions cross a Comanche Peak Wilderness Area Travel Zone, which prohibits campfires. You may collect dead and down wood; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood. Please attend to campfires at all times. Touch any remaining coals with the bare hand to insure campfire is cold and dead out. Remember, if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave! |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Flowers trailhead accommodates approximately 5 vehicles. (no trailer parking)| Size Restrictions | no |
| Corrals | no |
| Loading Ramp | no |
| Hitching Rails | no |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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