Killpecker Trail
Description:
The
Killpecker Trail begins on the Deadman Road just east of the North Fork Poudre
Campground at an elevation of 9,150 feet. The trail climbs gradually to an
elevation of 10,960 feet where it intersects the Elkhorn Baldy Road in about
4.25 miles. The first two miles of the trail follows Killpecker Creek and
can be quite rocky in spots. It crosses the creek twice over makeshift log
bridges. The trail intersects Forest Road 300 three times, thus a variety
of hiking loops can be planned. It does not always continue directly across
the road. In two instances it picks up 50 to 100 yards down the road to the
left. The trail is generally marked by tree slashes, rock cairns, or colored
ribbons. Toward the end of the trail, it enters a large meadow near Middle
Bald Mountain. Follow the western edge of the meadow to find the remainder
of the trail. Camping, livestock, and off-highway vehicles are permitted on
this trail. This trail is of low to moderate difficulty to hike.
Features:
| Length: |
4.25 miles (6.8 kilometers) |
| Elevation Range: |
9,160' - 10,960' |
| Elevation change: |
2,075 feet |
| Season: |
June 1 - Oct 15 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
South Bald Mountain |
| Trailheads: |
Killpecker |
| Restrictions: |
Pets must be on a leash |
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
Yes |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
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Nearby Resources:
Directions:
Take
Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on 287 north to Livermore.
Turn west on 74E for 27 miles to where the pavement ends. It is another six
miles to the trailhead. The trailhead is on the left side of the road, just
across from the North Fork Poudre Campground.
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