Coyote Valley Trail
Description:
The Coyote Valley Trail
is a handicap accessible nature trail that makes a loop along the Colorado
River in the Kawuneeche Valley. This trail is level, wide, and smooth. The
trail begins from the handicapped parking area and travels across the Colorado
River over a stone bridge. There is a picnic area to the left. The trail turns
right and travels north along the river for about a half-mile. Here it makes
a loop and follows the same path in the opposite direction. There are numerous
log benches for resting and interpretive signs along the way. You get beautiful
views of the river, valley, and mountain peaks to the west from all along
the trail. Elk often bugle near the trail in the fall.
Features:
| Length: |
.42 miles (.67 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
8,830' - 8,850' |
| Elevation change: |
40 feet |
| Season: |
May 15 - Nov 1 |
| Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
Grand Lake |
| Trailheads: |
Coyote Valley |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
No |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Coyote Valley Trailhead is located about 33.9 miles on Trail Ridge Road from
the Beaver Meadows Entrance or 6.8 miles from the Grand Lake Entrance. It
is located on the west side of the road. There is room for about 15 vehicles.
Five of the spaces are designated for handicapped persons. Vehicles are limited
to 18 feet in length. There are restroom facilities at the trailhead.
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