Before you hit the trail, here are some items we recommend you bring along with you.

01. Helmet

02. Water and a Snack

03. Cell Phone

04. Tire Pump

05. Patch Kit and Spare Tube

06. Mini-tool

07. Map of the Area

08. Sunscreen

09. Helmet (did we mention helmet?)

10. First Aid Kit

Trail Summary

While we develop our trail summaries, please refer to the other helpful information we have compiled for this trail. If you need more info or would like to contribute info, please contact us at dpmbp2008@gmail.com. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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Trail Location

The trailhead is located on Highway 36, seven miles east of Estes Park, or twelve miles west of Lyons.

Trail Information

The trail goes into Homestead Meadows where there are eight historical homesteads. The homesteads were built in the late 1800s-early 1900s before most were abandoned. There are interpretive signs at each homestead.

Topographic Details

LAND AGENCY	United State Forest Service
TRAIL REGION	Estes Park
REQUIRED FEES	None
TOTAL LENGTH	7.6 Miles Round Trip
MINIMUM ELEVATION	7,284 Feet
MAXIMUM ELEVATION	8,632 Feet
TOTAL CLIMBING	1,535 Feet

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