6/7/2020 The hike took us 6 hours and our GPS watch distance was 10.9 miles round trip. For Sale - 172 Crosier Mountain Trail, Glen Haven, CO - $200,000. Note - there is no water on trail. 56 Crosier Mountain Trl , Glen Haven, CO 80532 is currently not for sale. Started a little after 9 am and didn't see anyone for at least an hour into the hike. pretty quiet on the way up, gorgeous views at the top. On Sunday, I arrived around 7:45AM and I took the last parking spot in the small lot which fit about 8 cars. Good hike overall! Fair amount of people with their dog friends on the trail today. Crosier Mountain Trail is a 10.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Drake, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. MLS# 913826. 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. Like others have said - definitely a good workout & practice for 14ers. They gave me a leaflet and this hike was on it. I recommend! This home was built in 1920 and last sold on for. very nice trail. 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. The trailhead is right next to the parking lot, and there's a map of the trail. 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. Fantastic trail and a good alternative to the Park’s restrictive access! Parking for this trail is next to a creek in Glen Haven, off Co Rd 43. Nice little hike perfect to start the Colorado vacation. You will enjoy! Trail is well marked and maintained. A loop of Crosier mountain. First mile is a beast, Loved this hike! Be prepared for a brutal steep loose climb. Take the #2 direction in “Getting There” if you want to avoid confusion. Nice December hike! The last stretch to the summit is the most difficult. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Beautiful trail! Ended up running down the last bit for fun! Lots of flora along the way and a good amount of shaded areas. Remains of the Bobcat fire of 2000 are seen across the gully along the ridges to the south and south east. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO. 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. Good experience overall. Good stuff- great 14er training - it's a climb. I loved this trail! also no trash so pack out what you pack in. No snow, trail well-marked, asters & pasqueflowers in bloom! This is located on the south side of the road 5.9 miles east of Glen Haven. All the Crosier Trailheads (rainbow, glen haven, etc) are closed due to fire restrictions. He will begin this morning on Springer Mountain on terrain he’s never walked before hoping to reach Maine by mid-September. Saw only a few groups when we made our way down. Specially in this condition it is important to plan your water consumption. The Garden Gate Trail starts nice and flowy and pretty mellow along the top of the mountain. A bit of snow. Perfect spot for a shady mountain hike without the crowds. 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 … After the hike a bike the trail gets extremely technical. There is a sign marked "< Trail" that points it out. 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 The trail first winds through some plains for around half a mile which is unshaded, and then it goes into the forest and starts going uphill a bit. Overall a really nice hike and nice sandwiches and cinnamon buns from the General Store in Glen Haven afterward. Hoghly recommended. Hiked this on 7/30. The wide meadows were a spectacular touch between the rocky climbs. Did it while carrying 35lbs on my back, and it was a nice break from my normal 14er routine! All so worth it! Nice moderate hike with great views of Longs and Meeker at the top. Hot in the summer! There was plenty of shade and great views throughout the hike! we decided to wear spikes, but they are not absolutely necessary. nice weather, no wind. The view at the top is amazing! Nice afternoon hike in late Sep. beautiful fall colors at 2 miles up. Beautiful early wildflowers and clear trail. Little to no shade and no water on the trail though. Arrived at 9:30am & there is plenty of parking! it's just a little dirt lot on the side of the road next to a gate. Can someone update if the trail is still blocked off by the Forest Service, or is it open again? The Rainbow Trail is steep and has several switchbacks as it climbs 1.8 miles and joins the Glen Haven trail coming in from the west. I would not rate this trail as hard. More moderate than hard imo. Also, we think it is actually half a mile longer than reported. Not too heavily trafficked in a Sunday. We only hiked the first ~2 miles with an estimated elevation gain of ~1,000 feet. we did not started at a good time (12h) and it took us 6h hours way and back on 8/8/2020. This is a great trail. Took about 2 hours to the summit and 1.5 hours down. Crosier of Exeter Township is starting his attempt to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail — 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. Beautiful windless views at the top. I want to come back in the summer. 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. We started up the familiar trail, noticing that it was steeper than we remembered. But once you get to the Crosier Mountain Summit trail is when things become a real test of your will! Great place to bring dogs to. This is a difficult out and back trail to Crosier Mountain in Roosevelt National Forest. There were a lot more cars parked behind me once I got back down. About 2.5 hours up and 2 hours down for us. 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. There is a tree across the th for Glen Haven we got 1500 feet in first 2.5 miles. However, it’s a great trail to get back in shape for the season as it’s still a little challenging, especially at the end, and it only takes a few hours to complete! The trail was closed off at both trailheads with tape. Crosier Mountain Crags & Meadow This trailhead is roughly 2.2 miles from the turnoff in Drake leaving Hwy.34 (Big Thompson Canyon). Got to the trailhead at around 7am on 8/11 and was the only car there! But it was still 1500 feet of elevation gain. You'll need to open and close the gate to access the trail. The beginning of the the Crosier Mountain trail from Glen Haven would add on another 1,600 feet until the summit. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Be prepared for cold. A fairly steep hike with views of Signal Mtn, Palisade Peak, and Round Mtn. Total moving time was 3 hours. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Great hike, only went up 2.5 (forgot to turn off the recording. We took the Drake route and according to my watch, it is about 11 miles. Nice views although nothing magnificent. Dogs are allowed on this trail. We only went 2.7 miles up before turning around. I've done this twice this weekend - certainly good for 14'er training. The view is astonishing! View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. This is a delightful mountain singletrack trail, surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park. Definitely a good workout but very doable. Did this yesterday with a group. started at 8am today (sunday). It was a challenge for several of us flatlanders, but recovered easily at the top. Due to erosion, the … I disagree with other reviews and thought the view at the top was quite lovely! we probably lost 20min waiting for bikes to pass... very few people wearing masks which was striking to me. Descent down a steep, loose, technical and fun trail until you hit a dreaded hike a bike. Not a lot of shade. This trail goes by Approach Crag, Trailside Crag, West Crag, Main Crag, and Garden Gate Trail Head. The Crosier Mountain Trail Hike is a strenuous out and back hike that offers beautiful panoramic mountain views from the summit . Note: As of October 2020, this area is closed due to wildfire. Love that this trail wasn't too crowded. Great weather! Crosier Mountain Trail is a 10.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Drake, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. There is a small parking area near the gate. Used low trail shoes and diamond spikes. lots of incline. North Fork Big Thompson River Trail Via Dunraven Trailhead [CLOSED], Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Crosier Mountain Trail via Devil's Gulch Road, Crosier Mountain via Gravel Pit Trailhead [CLOSED], Miller Fork, Signal Mountain, and Donner Pass Loop via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Bulwark Ridge Trail to Signal Mountain [CLOSED], Miller Fork Trail via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], West Creek Falls and Fox Creek Falls Trail [CLOSED], Miller Fork Loop via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], West Creek Trail Loop [CLOSED / PRIVATE PROPERTY]. this was a great hike. More than 80 percent of the trail traverses state owned forest and Pa. Game Commission game lands. There is usually a spot. There are 3 forks to this trail, and they join up near the summit. This home was built in 1910 and last sold on 3/21/2006 for $218,000. 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 of Exeter Township is starting his attempt to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail — 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. This trail can only be accessed from the Garden Gate Trailhead. Happy hiking! ft. single-family home is a 1 bed, bath property. T first real hike of the season. Just a heads up, there is a special event in Glen Haven on Saturday morning July 18 and there will be very little parking available for the Crosier Mt Trail. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Only passed a handful of other hikers on a Saturday afternoon. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp Big Thompson & Estes Park Area: Drive up US-34 from Loveland to Drake. It took me 3 hours up and 2 down. We’ve done both sides of Crosier and this is the harder route. Woods, meadows, good elevation, great views on top. Some pretty rigorous stretches and lots of views. Look for a small metal gate on the south side of the road. I started at 7 am on 8/30 and was only 1 of 2 people for a long time. no.dog poop bags available. not crowded and few shade, Wonderful trail, start early to avoid some crowding later in the day. There is a large gravel cut on the south side of the road. From the trailhead, you climb a small ridge, and then wind through a meadow filled with rabbit brush. Just outside of Estes Park, without all the people! Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. Lots of exposed portions of the trail so I suggest wearing sun protection and starting early. no bathrooms either. I tracked this hike using AllTrails and it said around 10 miles not 11. Thanks! 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. Good trail with pretty views the entire route. There’s only one good mountain view on the way up, otherwise you’re going up through a forest. Wonderful view of RMNP. There is a creek within the first mile of the hike, but that’s the only water on the trail. lots of people on the way down and multiple large groups of mountain bikers. So it really was a 5 mile hike. We started our hike around 9AM and we parked in the last parking spot. several smatterings of fall colors and lots of great views to be had. Snuck up on several competing elk, which really capped one rewarding hike. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Park at the lower lot and ride ~3.5 miles up the road to the upper parking lot. 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. Dogs are also able to use this trail. 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. Breathtaking view at the peak. Hot in the sun - not much shade. Fairly challenging hike with a few steep inclines and some sections with slippery rocks on the path. Very doable. The trail climbs straight from the parking lot. It’s very beautiful with a lot of trees and a wonderful view at the top! Plenty of places at the top to rest and enjoy. 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. Definitely worth it and nice views over the valley including longs peak. Few people out today-5/29/20. See Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Glen Haven Trailhead and Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Rainbow Trailhead for descriptions of the other routes. Park your vehicle off the highway and keep roadways clear. The Crosier Mountain (Glen Haven) patrol begins at the Glen Haven Trailhead. was awesome though. Don't Threaten. Well worth it! Canyon Lakes Ranger District - 1311 S. College Ft. Collins - 970-295-6700, Trail is located on CR 43 about 2 miles West of Drake. South Slope Routes on Crosier Mountain Crosier Mountain, 9,250 ft. I wanted something challenging and got it! Would rate this as a moderate hike. Beautiful trail, long, steady elevation gain. The middle fork begins at the rainbow pit trailhead in between Glen Haven (West) and … The Crosier Mountain Garden Gate Trail is one of three approaches to Crosier Mountain, along with Rainbow Trail and Glen Haven Trail. There is a small parking area on the south side (left) of the road. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Near Estes Park, Colorado. Hiked 5/17/2020 - Found a parking spot on the side of the road at 9:40 on a Sunday morning. Threats … We completed the entire loop with a lunch session at the top right around 4 hours. Finished under 4 hrs, with a 20 break in there. The hike is a great spring workout that’ll whip your legs into shape for the summer, KJ writes. Took us 2 hours up, 1.5 hours down. The trail was fairly rocky and course except for just a few segments so ankles watch out! Crosier Mountain trail is a 4.5 miles long with an elevation gain of 2,830 feet, from 6,420 to 9,250 feet. Big Thompson & Estes Park Area: Drive up US-34 from Loveland to Drake. 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. Have fun. See Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Glen Haven Trailhead and Crosier Mountain Trail 931 - Garden Gate Trailhead for descriptions of the other routes. This trail is no longer closed as of 11/28/20. The trail is a short ride up Crosier Mountain Road, a dirt road immediately to the west of the parking area. What other reviews don’t mention is this route you go up then down and then back up. Overall pretty sweet hike, not too much traffic. 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 … The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. some areas have snow and a little bit of ice. This trail doesn't see a whole lot of traffic, which is another part of the allure. 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. Great Saturday hike. 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. Very nice views of surrounding mountains. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. From Glen Haven you don’t have the distance or steepness that Drake trailhead boasts. First hike for the season from trail head out of Drake. Beautiful but challenging hike that is worth the views. It was hot and we started at 7 am. Trail is marked well the only caution I'd have is to remember which direction you came from on the way back. This trail is best used as a descent through beautiful country. Very windy up there. Keep in mind that the trail goes up and down and then up again to the summit. It is a mulit-user trail. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore. He will begin this morning on Springer Mountain on terrain he’s never walked before hoping to reach Maine by mid-September. We started around 9am on a Friday and there was hardly any traffic, but it increased as the morning went on. The fork off to the summit is very inclined but worth the view. From Drake, drive 2.2 miles west on CR 43 towards Glen Haven to the Crosier Mountain Garden Gate Trailhead. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. We didn’t hike it as rangers had taped off the entrance and we didn’t want to get citations. Limerick Trail spans 1.5 mi. Good workout with lots of climbing uphill. We started early (6am) on a Monday and were the first and only at the top. where i live, masks are REQUIRED when unable to maintain 6ft in trail. 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). This trail can be used to access the summit of the mountain, where spectacular views await. Horsetooth Rock Trail: From service drive to Southridge turn-off (08:21 - Feb. 5, 09) Horsetooth Upper Lot to 2 mile (18:00 - Jun 14, 09) Round Mountain Ascent: Parking Lot to Peak (50:24- July 2, 10) Towers Trail: Soderburg to last building through the clearing (29:27 - May 20, '10) We stopped at Table Rock for a water & snack break. Parts of the trail were a bit boring, but the view at the top made it worth it! This large, complex mountain separates the drainage of the Big Thompson River from its … Awesome views into RMNP and Loveland. great day on the trail. Definitely a workout. The 510 sq. Of the three trails to the summit, this one is the longest. 9 trails with 17 photos Nice views intermittently. The views are mostly of trees, nothing spectacular. so bring your own. 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. 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. Lovely view at the top; however, most of the trail wasn’t as shaded as I anticipated, nor as scenic going up. I recommend! Access #2: Travel west on Highway 34 approximately 15 miles to County Road 43, then travel 6.5 miles to the trailhead. :). A pretty intense incline awaits at some points when you’re already feeling tired from the ground you’ve already treaded. Just west of the livery stables, there is a dirt road going south marked by a Crosier Mtn Trail sign. Fair mix of shade and sunny spots. The trail clocked in at 12.26 miles but I did do some exploring on the rocks before the summit. Elevation gain is pretty gradual until the last half mile or so to the summit. Cool view of Longs and Meeker at the top. The trail is steep with switchbacks and some rocky sections, and climbs most of the way to the summit. 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! I enjoyed walking through the wooded areas because it provided some shade along the way on an 85 degree day. Hiked this today (08/18/20) with my pup. Great hike with very little traffic. We huffed and puffed through the first mile of incline, and then the trail became more gradual for a mile or two. The ascent to the summit trailhead I would consider between moderate & hard. You may want to consider using the gravel pit or garden gate trailheads instead that morning. If you’re looking for some quality montane zone hiking you might enjoy exploring Crosier Mountain. from Limerick Road to dead ends at a point immediately east of Route 422 in Ashbrook Estates development. Found the geo marker on a rock at the top. The view at the top was amazing! 1 hr 40 mins up, 1hr 20 mins down. Watch for the trail leading off to the south, or the right side of the dirt road. 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. 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). It’s a bit rocky in places, but overall not very hard. Very scenic for the entire route! Done this one a couple times now; quickly becoming one of my favorite trails. North Fork Big Thompson River Trail Via Dunraven Trailhead [CLOSED], Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Crosier Mountain via Gravel Pit Trailhead [CLOSED], Miller Fork, Signal Mountain, and Donner Pass Loop via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Bulwark Ridge Trail to Signal Mountain [CLOSED], Miller Fork Trail via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], West Creek Falls and Fox Creek Falls Trail [CLOSED], Miller Fork Loop via Bulwark Ridge Trail [CLOSED], West Creek Trail Loop [CLOSED / PRIVATE PROPERTY], Crosier Mountain Trail via Devil's Gulch Road. 172 Crosier Mountain Trl , Glen Haven, CO 80532 is currently not for sale. we only did about half because of time constraints. The snow made the hike a good lower body workout. It was an okay hike, as the views along the way were quite average and the view at the top was also quite average. 6/16/20 Definitely a long, dry hike. The view from the summit is pretty amazing b The 1,357 sq. Big Thompson Valley Crosier Mountain’s summit is just out of sight behind the mountain on the left. my camelback hose froze! Only saw 3 other hikers the whole hike, very quiet and peaceful. We started early enough to not really notice the heat until the way down. Plan to arrive early - we arrived around 7a on Sunday and the lot was about 1/2 full A few patches of snow but nothing slippery or icy. 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. i just searched what larimer county’s rules are, and only found masks as a “recommendation” on trails. ft. single-family home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. 172 Crosier Mountain Trl, Glen Haven, CO, 80532 is a single family home for sale listed on the market for 217 days. View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink. I parked in between the Town Hall and a Fire Station but on the other side of the road. The trail begins with an open landscape, a modest incline, and a set of switchbacks that lead into the forest. I had planned to go to RMNP but due to Covid I was not allowed to enter because I did not had a timed entry permit. The views from the top are worth the hike. Lots of beautiful views at the top and throughout. It was a great hike but know that there is not much shade and no water so bring plenty of your own! The summit views are spectacular. Crossing through a short stretch of residential road, the trail starts heading up immediately over tall water bars and mounds of rock, covered in loose, broken down granite. Nice hike with option to hike further or just do a simple loop. Started at 9am on a Sunday and only saw a handful of people on the trail in either direction and had no problems parking. You get great views even before the summit. 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