Keep it Clean. The Crosier Mountain Garden Gate Trail is one of three approaches to Crosier Mountain, along with Rainbow Trail and Glen Haven Trail. Little to no shade and no water on the trail though. Fair mix of shade and sunny spots. Steady incline the entire way and the last ~1/2 mile is definitely a doozy, but I’m also out of shape and this was. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. The hike takes you through wide open meadows (full of wildflowers in the summer), a secluded forest full of lodgepole pine and aspen, and then ends with a steep rocky ascent to the summit. Specially in this condition it is important to plan your water consumption. was awesome though. Canyon Lakes Ranger District - 1311 S. College Ft. Collins - 970-295-6700, Trail is located on CR 43 about 2 miles West of Drake. Beautiful but challenging hike that is worth the views. we got 1500 feet in first 2.5 miles. About 2.5 hours up and 2 hours down for us. Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO. We huffed and puffed through the first mile of incline, and then the trail became more gradual for a mile or two. Be prepared for a brutal steep loose climb. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Hot in the sun - not much shade. I've done this twice this weekend - certainly good for 14'er training. There is a sign marked "< Trail" that points it out. Started at 8.30am (only 2 cars) - reached the summit at 11.00am and was back down at 12.30 = 4hours, short breaks and fast pace down. from Limerick Road to dead ends at a point immediately east of Route 422 in Ashbrook Estates development. Lots of exposed portions of the trail so I suggest wearing sun protection and starting early. The small, dirt lot is about 2 miles after the turn. There is a tree across the th for Glen Haven Total moving time was 3 hours. very nice trail. where i live, masks are REQUIRED when unable to maintain 6ft in trail. Some pretty rigorous stretches and lots of views. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. There’s only one good mountain view on the way up, otherwise you’re going up through a forest. The first part of this hike is very moderate, although it was a bit hot in the mid-morning sun in late May; it only really got difficult for the last mile or so to the summit. The Crosier Mountain Trail Hike is a strenuous out and back hike that offers beautiful panoramic mountain views from the summit . Of the three trails to the summit, this one is the longest. Good hike overall! Take the #2 direction in “Getting There” if you want to avoid confusion. After the hike a bike the trail gets extremely technical. See Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Glen Haven Trailhead and Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Rainbow Trailhead for descriptions of the other routes. View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink. Description From the junction of Crosier Mountain Garden Gate Trail (#931) and the Crosier Mountain Summit Trail (#931-1) drop down a steadily graded (a couple steeper spots) yet loose descent for three miles to … Nice moderate hike with great views of Longs and Meeker at the top. Well worth it! A bit of snow. A loop of Crosier mountain. Definitely a workout. This trail can only be accessed from the Garden Gate Trailhead. The trail is a short ride up Crosier Mountain Road, a dirt road immediately to the west of the parking area. Crosier Mountain Trail via Devil's Gulch Road is a 12.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Glen Haven, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. There is usually a spot. The views are mostly of trees, nothing spectacular. The entire Crosier Mountain Trail (#931) is 7.8 miles long and runs from the Glen Haven trailhead in the west to the Garden Gate trailhead in the east. The first half of the trail has some nice views over a ranch and the second half moves deeper into the woods and gets a bit steeper. Remains of the Bobcat fire of 2000 are seen across the gully along the ridges to the south and south east. We started our hike around 9AM and we parked in the last parking spot. Woods, meadows, good elevation, great views on top. I came across maybe 15 people in total during my hike, which took a total of almost 5 hours (3.25 hours to summit, 1.5 hours back down). The Crosier Mountain (Glen Haven) patrol begins at the Glen Haven Trailhead. Very windy up there. The trail clocked in at 12.26 miles but I did do some exploring on the rocks before the summit. It’s very beautiful with a lot of trees and a wonderful view at the top! no bathrooms either. Lots of beautiful views at the top and throughout. Only saw 3 other hikers the whole hike, very quiet and peaceful. It flattens out into a meadow for a while and is again unshaded, and once it reaches the trees on the other end of that, it goes downhill for a bit before going back uphill. Great weather! There were a lot more cars parked behind me once I got back down. Hot in the summer! Parts of the trail were a bit boring, but the view at the top made it worth it! Great hike. For Sale - 172 Crosier Mountain Trail, Glen Haven, CO - $200,000. Park your vehicle off the highway and keep roadways clear. This is a delightful mountain singletrack trail, surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park. This trail goes by Approach Crag, Trailside Crag, West Crag, Main Crag, and Garden Gate Trail Head. Great hike, only went up 2.5 (forgot to turn off the recording. All the Crosier Trailheads (rainbow, glen haven, etc) are closed due to fire restrictions. Have fun. The view is astonishing! It was a great hike but know that there is not much shade and no water so bring plenty of your own! Be prepared for cold. This trail is best used as a descent through beautiful country. The view at the top is amazing! Overall pretty sweet hike, not too much traffic. The last stretch to the summit is the most difficult. we probably lost 20min waiting for bikes to pass... very few people wearing masks which was striking to me. Very doable. Did it while carrying 35lbs on my back, and it was a nice break from my normal 14er routine! Beautiful trail, long, steady elevation gain. Did this yesterday with a group. It was a challenge for several of us flatlanders, but recovered easily at the top. :). In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore. several smatterings of fall colors and lots of great views to be had. Would rate this as a moderate hike. Started at 9am on a Sunday and only saw a handful of people on the trail in either direction and had no problems parking. The trail is steep with switchbacks and some rocky sections, and climbs most of the way to the summit. South Slope Routes on Crosier Mountain Crosier Mountain, 9,250 ft. also no trash so pack out what you pack in. pretty quiet on the way up, gorgeous views at the top. 9 trails with 17 photos Just outside of Estes Park, without all the people! Crosier Mountain trail confluence The Garden Gate trail cuts briefly across a grassy meadow and starts elevating via switchbacks in the trees until it rounds about a hill at the foot of a gully/canyon. Crosier Mountain (6/25/17, 8:26:59AM) Jerry Grenard 3 years, 5 months ago Crosier Mt Gravel Pit Trail Head to Crosier Mountain, Larimer County, CO, USA A trail sign sits just up the hill from a gate.Access #3: Travel west on Highway 34 to County Road 43, then travel north 2.5 miles to the trailhead. Definitely a good workout but very doable. Can someone update if the trail is still blocked off by the Forest Service, or is it open again? Nice December hike! this was a great hike. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. There are 3 forks to this trail, and they join up near the summit. Great place to bring dogs to. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 1 bedrooms and 0 total baths. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Beautiful early wildflowers and clear trail. First hike for the season from trail head out of Drake. Crosier Mountain trail is a 4.5 miles long with an elevation gain of 2,830 feet, from 6,420 to 9,250 feet. Hiked Glen Haven 5/29 and Drake 5/31. I recommend! Hiked 5/17/2020 - Found a parking spot on the side of the road at 9:40 on a Sunday morning. The trail begins with an open landscape, a modest incline, and a set of switchbacks that lead into the forest. See Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Glen Haven Trailhead and Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Garden Gate Trailhead for descriptions of the other routes. some areas have snow and a little bit of ice. The 1,357 sq. The Garden Gate Trail starts nice and flowy and pretty mellow along the top of the mountain. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. As other reviews mention, this is probably between a moderate and difficult level...it’s a fairly steady incline for most of the trail with a steeper climb at the end. The trail was in really good condition. This home was built in 1910 and last sold on 3/21/2006 for $218,000. It was really easy to follow with some nice views throughout., little steep at the end but one of the best views of any front range mountains I've been on, This trail is closed! Also, we think it is actually half a mile longer than reported. Wonderful view of RMNP. Limerick Trail spans 1.5 mi. The beginning of the the Crosier Mountain trail from Glen Haven would add on another 1,600 feet until the summit. He will begin this morning on Springer Mountain on terrain he’s never walked before hoping to reach Maine by mid-September. Very scenic for the entire route! They gave me a leaflet and this hike was on it. Crosier Mountain Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Horse trails near Estes Park, Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park At the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is the deepest natural lake in Colorado, dipping to 265 feet. From Glen Haven you don’t have the distance or steepness that Drake trailhead boasts. nice weather, no wind. Not a lot of shade. I wanted something challenging and got it! lots of incline. We’ve done both sides of Crosier and this is the harder route. Drake is more difficult than Glen Haven but both are a little challenging. Threats … it's just a little dirt lot on the side of the road next to a gate. Crosier Mountain Crags & Meadow This trailhead is roughly 2.2 miles from the turnoff in Drake leaving Hwy.34 (Big Thompson Canyon). 6/16/20 Definitely a long, dry hike. The ascent to the summit trailhead I would consider between moderate & hard. Hoghly recommended. Due to erosion, the … Arrived at 9:30am & there is plenty of parking! We only went 2.7 miles up before turning around. Good workout with lots of climbing uphill. The view at the top was amazing! Note - there is no water on trail. Nice views although nothing magnificent. Big Thompson Valley Crosier Mountain’s summit is just out of sight behind the mountain on the left. A few patches of snow but nothing slippery or icy. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Near Estes Park, Colorado. More than 80 percent of the trail traverses state owned forest and Pa. Game Commission game lands. Awesome views into RMNP and Loveland. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp Nice afternoon hike in late Sep. beautiful fall colors at 2 miles up. This trail can be used to access the summit of the mountain, where spectacular views await. The entire Crosier Mountain Trail (#931) is 7.8 miles long and runs from the Garden Gate Trailhead in the east to the Glen Haven Trailhead in the west. Big Thompson & Estes Park Area: Drive up US-34 from Loveland to Drake. so bring your own. This large, complex mountain separates the drainage of the Big Thompson River from its … The middle fork begins at the rainbow pit trailhead in between Glen Haven (West) and … MLS# 913826. From Drake, drive 2.2 miles west on CR 43 towards Glen Haven to the Crosier Mountain Garden Gate Trailhead. Elevation gain is pretty gradual until the last half mile or so to the summit. The 510 sq. Standing Stone Trail is part of the 1,600-mile Great Eastern Trail, which starts at Flagg Mountain, Ala., and extends to the Finger Lakes Trail in New York. Don't Threaten. It was an okay hike, as the views along the way were quite average and the view at the top was also quite average. Crosier Mountain Trail via Devil's Gulch Road [CLOSED] is a 7.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Glen Haven, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Fairly challenging hike with a few steep inclines and some sections with slippery rocks on the path. Ended up running down the last bit for fun! 172 Crosier Mountain Trl, Glen Haven, CO, 80532 is a single family home for sale listed on the market for 217 days. Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. I parked in between the Town Hall and a Fire Station but on the other side of the road. I tracked this hike using AllTrails and it said around 10 miles not 11. The view from the summit is pretty amazing b started at 8am today (sunday). Big Thompson & Estes Park Area: Drive up US-34 from Loveland to Drake. I would not rate this trail as hard. The snow made the hike a good lower body workout. i just searched what larimer county’s rules are, and only found masks as a “recommendation” on trails. Few people out today-5/29/20. Trail is well marked and maintained. If you’re looking for some quality montane zone hiking you might enjoy exploring Crosier Mountain. The view at the top was of the mountains in the distance, and there wasn't a big area to sit nor see the view. You may want to consider using the gravel pit or garden gate trailheads instead that morning. This trail is no longer closed as of 11/28/20. started to get busy at the end of the hike on the way back. Directions from Loveland: Access #1: Travel west on Highway 34 approximately 15 miles to County Road 43, then travel north 8 miles to the site. Beautiful windless views at the top. Fantastic trail and a good alternative to the Park’s restrictive access! Keep in mind that the trail goes up and down and then up again to the summit. Started a little after 9 am and didn't see anyone for at least an hour into the hike. It took me 3 hours up and 2 down. Nice little hike perfect to start the Colorado vacation. Lots of flora along the way and a good amount of shaded areas. my camelback hose froze! It took me a little under 90 minutes to go all the way to the summit from the start of the hike (that was going full blast, short, minimal water breaks). But once you get to the Crosier Mountain Summit trail is when things become a real test of your will! we only did about half because of time constraints. There was plenty of shade and great views throughout the hike! The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. The trail was fairly rocky and course except for just a few segments so ankles watch out! More moderate than hard imo. All so worth it! Finished under 4 hrs, with a 20 break in there. we did not started at a good time (12h) and it took us 6h hours way and back on 8/8/2020. Crosier of Exeter Township is starting his attempt to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail — 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. great day on the trail. Trail is marked well the only caution I'd have is to remember which direction you came from on the way back. Great hike with very little traffic. Love that this trail wasn't too crowded. You'll need to open and close the gate to access the trail. I want to come back in the summer. Hiked this today (08/18/20) with my pup. Near the top is an intersection with the summit spur, Crosier Mountain Summit Trail (#931-1) - a steep ~1/2 mile climb - and the Crosier Mountain Glen Haven Trail (#931-2), which can be used to hike down into the town of Glen Haven. Near the top is an intersection with the summit spur, Crosier Mountain Summit Trail (#931-1) - a steep ~1/2 mile climb - and the Crosier Mountain Glen Haven Trail (#931-2), which can be used to run down into the town of Glen Haven. Crosier of Exeter Township is starting his attempt to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail — 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. The hike is a great spring workout that’ll whip your legs into shape for the summer, KJ writes. Got to the trailhead at around 7am on 8/11 and was the only car there! 172 Crosier Mountain Trl , Glen Haven, CO 80532 is currently not for sale. We started early (6am) on a Monday and were the first and only at the top. Only passed a handful of other hikers on a Saturday afternoon. Descent down a steep, loose, technical and fun trail until you hit a dreaded hike a bike. 6/7/2020 The hike took us 6 hours and our GPS watch distance was 10.9 miles round trip. Perfect spot for a shady mountain hike without the crowds. There's another flat section before the summit, and the summit isn't too steep nor too long; it took me about 15 minutes from the summit sign to the top. You get great views even before the summit. The trailhead is right next to the parking lot, and there's a map of the trail. Took us 2 hours up, 1.5 hours down. Snuck up on several competing elk, which really capped one rewarding hike. Took about 2 hours to the summit and 1.5 hours down. ft. single-family home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. No snow, trail well-marked, asters & pasqueflowers in bloom! lots of people on the way down and multiple large groups of mountain bikers. We completed the entire loop with a lunch session at the top right around 4 hours. The summit views are spectacular. Fair amount of people with their dog friends on the trail today. I disagree with other reviews and thought the view at the top was quite lovely! Definitely worth it and nice views over the valley including longs peak. Located in the Roosevelt National Forest, this dog-friendly trail can be found on the south side of Devil's Gulch Road, also known as CR 43, about 2.2 miles from the town of … We only hiked the first ~2 miles with an estimated elevation gain of ~1,000 feet. 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