Location: Gateway Natural Area (Black Powder Trail)
Date: 8/12/2012
How far we went: 1.66mi
How long it took us: 1:13:29 (One Trail)
Elevation reached: Started at 5302ft and got up to 5821ft
Weather: Hot, breezy at peak
So another day in Colorado... This time checking out Gateway Natural Area, specifically the Black Powder trail. It is located off of CO-14 running through the Poudre Canyon. Fire devastated much of this area not too long ago so hiking is limited. This particular trail was itself burned in 2004 or 5, can't remember when. The trail on the map is the one on the right side of river. Fairly easy hike, but PLENTY of Poison Ivy. Do your research and be educated about what to avoid. Other than that, my only advice is to pack a lunch and eat it from the top. Nice view of the Poudre and Hwy 14. The other trail on the map is the Overlook trail (left side of river) and it will be covered in a future post. All-in-all not a bad place. $5 for us to park. It is managed by the City of Fort Collins in case you were wondering. Enjoy the pictures.
sick pics dude!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks man, I appreciate it!
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