Trap Park

Name: Trap Park
Start: 2025-09-06T06:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-06T17:00:00-06:00

Hosted By

Stephen K H.

Details

Hike description: This is an out and back hike up Poudre Canyon and off of Long Draw Road. This hike has it all from shaded fir forest to a sun filled valley with flowing water and wildflowers going up to the boundary with the Neota Wilderness. After the first mile the views are impressive with Flattop Mountain on the southeast ridgeline and Iron Mountain looking over the upper valley. We will also make a side trip to view Trap Lake. There will be three shallow stream crossings over creeks so waterproof boots are advisable. This hike is rated A with 7 miles roundtrip and 800' elevation gain with maximum elevation of 10,400' over generally easy trails.
Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: The hike distance is 7 miles, starting at 10,400'. The elevation gain is 800'.
Meetup Location and rideshare amount: The meeting place for this hike will be at Jax West in Loveland at Eisenhower and Wilson at just before 6AM. Besides the Hike Leader, another driver will be needed. Roundtrip travel to the trailhead is around 100 miles so the rideshare fee is $10.00.
Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
Hike Pace: This hike will be at a moderate pace. We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.
Things to Bring: Water, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and hiking poles.
Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here: https://forecast.weather.gov (enter the location). Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled for any reason.
Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf. If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.