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Green Ridge and Lost Lake trails and roads turn into winter cross-country and snowshoeing trails. When County Road 103 is closed for the season, park at the junction of Colorado Highway 14 and the Laramie River Road (Larimer County Road 103). Laramie River Road is closed in the winter and is heavily used by snowmobiles. Ski or snowshoe 1.5 miles north along Laramie River Road to the Green Ridge Trailhead, located on your right at the top of a hill. The trail (also used by snowmobiles) passes Lost, Laramie and Twin Lakes as it winds through the trees and old timber cuts. Views to the west are excellent. This trail eventually ends at the Deadman Road west of Red Feather Lakes. Green Ridge and Lost Lake parking area accommodates approximately 7 vehicles.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Usage:
Light
Closest Towns:
Rustic, Fort Collins
Water:
None
Restroom:
Practice Leave No Trace principles.
General Information
Directions: Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Travel 50 miles and park at the junction of Colorado Highway 14 and the Laramie River Road (county road 103)
Activities
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Green Ridge and Lost Lake parking area accommodates 7 vehicles.
Fire Information
Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Campfires must be at least 100 feet from water and trails. 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!
Backpacking
Green Ridge and Lost Lake parking area accommodates 7 vehicles.
Fire Information
Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Campfires must be at least 100 feet from water and trails. 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!
Horse Riding
Green Ridge and Lost Lake parking area accommodates approximately 7 vehicles.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Park at the junction of Colorado Highway 14 and the Laramie River Road (county road 103). Laramie River Road is closed in the winter and is heavily used by snowmobiles. Ski or snowshoe 1.5 miles north along Laramie River Road to the Green Ridge Trailhead, located on your right at the top of a hill. The trail (also used by snowmobiles) passes Lost, Laramie and Twin Lakes as it winds through the trees and old timber cuts. Views to the west are excellent. This trail eventually ends at the Deadman Road west of Red Feather Lakes.
