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Round Mountain (#969)
The Foothills Nature Trail, owned by the City of Loveland, starts from the same trailhead and is a one mile hike ending at an old CCC built stone shelter overlooking the Big Thompson Canyon. After a quarter mile, the Round Mountain Trail branches off the the left. The trail travels through several granite outcroppings and through ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. Views from the trail include the Big Thompson Canyon, the eastern plains of Colorado, Pinewood and Carter Lake reservoirs. Round Mountain trailhead accommodates approximately 20 vehicles.
You can find more information at Poudre Wilderness Volunteers. Download trail summary here.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
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| Restrictions: | Trail Regulations: No motorized equipment. Camping and fires are prohibited along the first mile of both trails. Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. Pets accompanying stock riders must be under voice control. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. |
| Closest Towns: | Loveland |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
General Information
Directions: Travel on U.S. Highway 34 up Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland, four miles past the mouth of the Canyon. Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park is on the right, and on the left a short dirt road provides access to the trailhead parking lot.Activities
Day Hiking
Round Mountain trailhead accommodates approximately 20 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! |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
Round Mountain trailhead accommodates approximately 20 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! |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Round Mountain trailhead accommodates approximately 20 vehicles.| Size Restrictions | no |
| Corrals | no |
| Loading Ramp | no |
| Hitching Rails | no |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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