Cache la Poudre

The byway follows Colorado's only designated wild and scenic river, the Cache la Poudre. It's north of Rocky Mountain National Park running through Roosevelt National Forest and Colorado State Park from Fort Collins toward Cameron Pass.

Fishing, rafting, kayaking, bighorn sheep viewing, picnicking and camping are popular activities in the Poudre Canyon. The Cameron Pass area offers scenic views of snowy peaks. The Colorado State Forest has a visitor center for moose watchers. The road through North Park to Walden offers viewing opportunities of antelope, deer and moose.

The road is open yeat-round and connects the east and west sides of Rocky when snow closes Trail Ridge Road in the winter.

• Open year-round
• Colorado Hwy. 14
• Highest elevation: 10,276 feet at Cameron Pass
• Driving distance: 101 miles
• Driving time: 3 hours

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