Disappointment Falls Trail
The Disappointment Falls Trail heads off of the Lady Moon Trail as a 0.6 mile spur trail. It heads southwest at approximately the 2 mile point of Lady Moon and ends at a fall along Elkhorn Creek. Spring is the best time to see the falls when water flow is highest.
Specific Trail Information
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Trail Type
General Information
You can find additional information on the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers webpage.
Camp and fires are prohibited within 200 feet of trailheads, toilets and parking areas. Dogs must be on hand-held leash with hikers; voice control with stock. Bicycles are prohibited November 1 through June 30. Otherwise allowed but difficult. No motorized vehicles.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Elkhorn Creek Trailhead and Lady Moon Trailhead
Directions
To Elkhorn Creek Trailhead: From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north to “The Forks” at Livermore. Turn west onto Red Feather Lakes Road. Travel to CR 68C (Boy Scout Road) and turn south. Drive past the Boy Scout Ranch to the Elkhorn Creek Trailhead on the right side of the road.
To Lady Moon Trailhead: Travel 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. At Livermore turn left on County Road 74E (Red Feather Lakes Road) and travel west for about 20 miles. Parking is available at the Mount Margaret Trailhead on the north side of the road. The trail is accessed through an unmarked gate directly across the road from the Mount Margaret parking area.
