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

Take U.S. 287 north from Ft. Collins to LaPorte, then turn left onto CR52E. Continue up Rist Canyon 13 miles. Park at the stop sign located after the steep downhill. Ride dirt road west of intersection.

Trail Information

Popular 4WD road that is closed to off-highway vehicles.Trail initially borders private property. Please do not trespass.

Topographic Details

LAND AGENCY	United State Forest Service
TRAIL REGION	Poudre Canyon
REQUIRED FEES	None
TOTAL LENGTH	22.8 Miles Round Trip
MINIMUM ELEVATION	7,355 Feet
MAXIMUM ELEVATION	8,641 Feet
TOTAL CLIMBING	2,451 Feet

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