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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Mount Margaret Trailhead

This highly developed trailhead access the Mount Margaret Trail. The trail crosses South Lone Pine Creek then meanders through meadows, sparse stands of lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees, and granite outcroppings. The trail often follows old logging roads. It passes through an area known as Five Points, which is the intersection of five roads/trails. At least one trail originates in Dowdy Lake Campground, and others are loops off the main trail. The trail continues past Five Points for nearly two miles to the base of Mount Margaret overlooking a deep canyon, North Lone Pine Creek and the Prairie Divide Road. 

General Information

You can find more information at Poudre Wilderness Volunteers

Trail Regulations: Certified weed-free hay is required for stock.

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.77980667

Longitude: -105.5380317

Elevation

Peak Elevation: 8,180'

Directions

Travel 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Livermore, and turn left on County Road 74E, Red Feather Lakes Road. Travel west for about 20 miles to trailhead parking on the right.

Parking

Mount Margaret trailhead accommodates approximately 20 vehicles and 5 trailer parking spaces.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

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Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 31, 2026