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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Columbine Complex

These trails are located near Red Feather Lakes and are relatively flat, starting at 7,987 feet. The complex includes the Columbine Trail, Columbine Ridge Trail, Columbine Ridge Loop Trail and North Loop. Together these trails are 4.4 miles one way. You can access the trail from the Mount Margaret Trail. Private land is intermixed in this area, so please stay on the trail.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

976

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

You can find additional information on the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website.

Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. Dogs must be under voice control at all times. 

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Mount Margaret Trail

Parking

You can park at the Mount Margaret Trailhead. It accommodates approximately 20 vehicles and 5 trailer parking spaces.

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.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 10, 2026