Zimmerman Lake Trail - Hiking trail near Fort Collins, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Zimmerman Lake Trail | |
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| Summary | This trail follows an old logging road to Zimmerman Lake | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 450 feet / 137 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 10,030 feet / 3,057 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 10,480 feet / 3,194 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Mountain Views | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Fort Collins, Colorado, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/recreation/trails/clrd/zimmermanlake.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
This trail follows an old logging road to Zimmerman Lake, which sits just outside the boundary of the Neota Wilderness. A primitive trail circles the lake, but there are no constructed trails into the Neota Wilderness. Special fishing restrictions apply at Zimmerman Lake, please contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for more information.
From Fort Collins take Highway 14 west 67 miles. The trailhead is on the south side of the road and is shared with visitors to the Montgomery Pass Trail (#986).
| Latitude | 40.5436456378 degrees / 40° 32.619' / 40° 32' 37.12" |
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| Longitude | -105.8800935745 degrees / -105° 52.806' / -105° 52' 48.34" |
| Created by Nick on 12/31/2008 |
| Last edited by Nick on 12/31/2008 |
- Comments
Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site.