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Poudre River Canyon - North Central Colorado
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In 1840, French trappers camped at the mouth of the canyon, just west of Fort Collins. When a heavy snow fell and they had to reduce their load, the French men buried their gun powder along the river's banks - forever giving it the name "Cache la Poudre."
Eventually, the river would go on to play a pivotal role in the development of Colorado and its water laws, which have served as a model for many Western states. The river is also known for its innovations in water delivery systems, such as the Greeley #3 irrigation ditch and Bellevue's Hydrology Laboratory, which developed an important system for measuring and distributing Colorado's waters. To honor these contributions, the river was the first spot west of the Mississippi to be designated a National Heritage Area. Spanning 45 miles, the area runs from the edge of Roosevelt National Forest to just east of Greeley.
Today, the river is best known for its fishing. Brown and rainbow trout are plentiful, and the river's rapids are also home to countless whitewater rafters and kayakers. Some areas of the river are "Wild Trout" sections where bait fishing is not allowed.
Hiking is also popular in the Comanche Peak Wilderness, the Rawah Wilderness, the Neota Flat Tops Wilderness and in Roosevelt National Forest. There is access to hiking trails into the backside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
In winter, vacationers try one of the many cross-country ski trails in the breathtaking high peaks of the Cameron Pass area at 10,276'.
Poudre River Canyon is Near: Fort Collins, North Park Area & Red Feather Lakes
Poudre River Canyon Featured Advertisers:
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- Open all year! West of Fort Collins. Cabins, RV & tent sites along the Cache La Poudre River. 2 Central hot tub. On-site store: groceries, gifts, liquor & gas. Seasonal Canyon Grille with outdoor dining deck.
- Studio to 3-bedrooms, peaceful and relaxing, smoke-free, cozy and comfortable. Modern cabins on landscaped grounds located 42 miles west of Fort Collins on the wild and scenic Poudre River.
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- A quiet riverside location on the banks of the majestic Poudre River, nationally recognized Wild & Scenic; and easily accessible from Highway 14 near Ft Collins. Specializing in family reunions and weddings.
- Cabins with cooking facilities & woodstoves & RV sites. 54 miles west of Fort Collins in the Poudre River Canyon. Minutes to fishing at Chambers Lake & 10 other reservoirs, Cameron Pass & Poudre Falls.
- At the top of Rist Canyon, this family owned and operated working ranch sits between the foothills and the Continental Divide. Trail and Dinner Rides. Lessons. Overnight Pack Trips. Your horse or ours.
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