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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

La Poudre Pass Trailhead

Access La Poudre Pass Trail, which leads south into Rocky Mountain National Park at the end of the Long Draw Road. The Neota Creek Trail, also accessed from this trailhead, follows a small stream north into Roosevelt National Forest's Neota Wilderness. 

General Information

Wilderness restrictions apply when entering the Neota Wilderness. Rocky Mountain National Park also has restrictions.

No fees are required for this site

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash. Dogs not permitted in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.4778

Longitude: -105.8225

Directions

Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on US Hwy 287. Turn left onto Colorado Hwy 14. Travel approximately 51 miles west on Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon Hwy) and turn south onto Long Draw Road (Forest Road 156). Drive 13 miles to trailhead.

Parking

La Poudre Pass Trailhead accommodates approximately 12 vehicles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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Last updated August 6, 2026