Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic and Historic Byway
Places to Visit
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Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge (CO)
This refuge is home to many species of waterfowl who use this area to nest and raise young.
Location: Located just south of Walden, CO.
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Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest (CO)
The forests encompass 1.5 million acres and extends north to the Wyoming border, south of I-70 to Mount Evans, and west across the Continental divide to the Williams Fork area.
Location: Located in northcentral Colorado.
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Fort Collins has many opportunities to enjoy the arts, as well as the abundant recreational adventures in and around the city.
Location: Located along CO-14 at the easternmost point on the byway.
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Lory State Park offers seclusion and recreational opportunities just outside of Fort Collins.
Location: Located in Bellvue, along the edge of Horsetooth Reservoir.
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The Rawah Wilderness Area boasts miles of trails for exploring and many glacier carved valleys and peaks.
Location: Located north of the byway, within Roosevelt and Routt National Forests.
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This mountain village offerings a number of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking, and fishing. It sits near a cluster of lakes.
Distance from byway: 45.29999923706 mi / 72.9 km Travel time: 1 hour 6 minutes Directions: In Fort Collins, take US-287 (CO-14) north for 4.6 miles. Keep straight for 16.6 miles, then keep left for 0.1 miles. Keep straight onto CR-74E (Jackass Rd) for 3.9 miles. Keep STRAIGHT onto CR-74E (Redfeather Lakes Rd) for 19.5 miles. Turn right onto CR-67J and drive for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Main St.
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This park is known for its rugged, Colorado wilderness characteristics. There are lots of opportunities to go backcountry hiking, camping, or hunting.
Location: Located just west of Rawah Wilderness Area.
