3 Bar & OT Trails Loop
Eagle's Nest Open Space
Date Hiked: May 1, 2015
Distance: 5.1 mi (RT)
Elevation Gain: 900ft
Elevation Min/Max: 5,612 to 6,101ft
Trailhead Lat/Long: 40º 46' 59" N; 105º 12' 56" W
Managing Agency: Larimer County Open Space
Fee: None
Directions: From Fort
Collins head north on 287 past the turn off for Poudre Canyon to the town of
Livermore. Turn left off of 287 at the “Forks”
onto Red Feather Lakes Road. Almost
immediately turn right at the sign for Eagle’s Nest Open Space. Follow the narrow but good dirt road for
about 1 mile to the end of the road and the trailhead and parking area.
The Eagle’s Nest Open Space is a wonderful and exciting
hiking area northwest of Fort Collins.
The hike showcases the towering Eagle’s Nest Rock and Eagle’s Nest Peaks
and looks west toward the Rawah Mountains in the distance. The area is made up of two loops connected by
a scenic crossing of the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River. Hiking both loops results in a 5 mile jaunt
over hills and across open flowing meadows along the river.
From the parking area, bear left at the trailhead sign and
skirt along the hillside gradually descending down to the valley floor on the 3
Bar Trail. This portion of the hike provides
great views of the wide open spaces of northern Colorado. As you descend, the western views open up and
the unique topography becomes more evident.
The trail leads down to a 4 way crossing with a dirt road. White lines have been spray painted on the
ground here to show that the trail continues straight ahead on the other side
of the road. This is also the spot where
the first views of Eagle’s Nest Rock can be seen in its full glory…don’t worry
it won’t be the last. Gain some
elevation after the road, then descend further, through a gate down to the
Cache La Poudre River crossing.
On the other side of the Poudre River you begin the OT Trail,
I suggest a counter-clockwise direction by bearing right at the fork. The trail climbs up to the top of a ridge
with 360 degree views. As the trail
descends the canyon views to the west are stellar and the Eagle’s Nest Rock
becomes ever more iconic. Descend down
to the river and turn left as the trail parallels the river back to the
crossing. When you re-join the 3 Bar
Trail bear left and follow the wide dirt road as it gradually rises back to the
parking area. As you near the trailhead
be sure to look behind you for the wonderful westerly views.
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