Good experience overall. Finished under 4 hrs, with a 20 break in there. The first part of this hike is very moderate, although it was a bit hot in the mid-morning sun in late May; it only really got difficult for the last mile or so to the summit. Nice little hike perfect to start the Colorado vacation. South Slope Routes on Crosier Mountain Crosier Mountain, 9,250 ft. no bathrooms either. The popular Thousand Steps portion of the trail is located near Mount Union. The Crosier Mountain (Glen Haven) patrol begins at the Glen Haven Trailhead. Thanks! Located in the Roosevelt National Forest, this dog-friendly trail can be found on the south side of Devil's Gulch Road, also known as CR 43, about 2.2 miles from the town of … 172 Crosier Mountain Trl, Glen Haven, CO, 80532 is a single family home for sale listed on the market for 217 days. Great Saturday hike. Lots of beautiful views at the top and throughout. We started around 9am on a Friday and there was hardly any traffic, but it increased as the morning went on. A few patches of snow but nothing slippery or icy. not crowded and few shade, Wonderful trail, start early to avoid some crowding later in the day. We stopped at Table Rock for a water & snack break. A bit of snow. The snow made the hike a good lower body workout. Don't Threaten. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. The trailhead is right next to the parking lot, and there's a map of the trail. There was plenty of shade and great views throughout the hike! Big Thompson Valley Crosier Mountain’s summit is just out of sight behind the mountain on the left. However, it’s a great trail to get back in shape for the season as it’s still a little challenging, especially at the end, and it only takes a few hours to complete! Good trail with pretty views the entire route. Keep in mind that the trail goes up and down and then up again to the summit. The trail was fairly rocky and course except for just a few segments so ankles watch out! This is a great trail. I parked in between the Town Hall and a Fire Station but on the other side of the road. very nice trail. Wonderful view of RMNP. There is a tree across the th for Glen Haven Trail is marked well the only caution I'd have is to remember which direction you came from on the way back. Very nice views of surrounding mountains. This trail goes by Approach Crag, Trailside Crag, West Crag, Main Crag, and Garden Gate Trail Head. This is located on the south side of the road 5.9 miles east of Glen Haven. You'll need to open and close the gate to access the trail. The first half of the trail has some nice views over a ranch and the second half moves deeper into the woods and gets a bit steeper. Very scenic for the entire route! Good stuff- great 14er training - it's a climb. Threats … Be prepared for cold. Overall pretty sweet hike, not too much traffic. Lots of exposed portions of the trail so I suggest wearing sun protection and starting early. Crosier Mountain trail is a 4.5 miles long with an elevation gain of 2,830 feet, from 6,420 to 9,250 feet. So it really was a 5 mile hike. Limerick Trail spans 1.5 mi. There is a creek within the first mile of the hike, but that’s the only water on the trail. Crosier Mountain Trail is a 10.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Drake, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Park your vehicle off the highway and keep roadways clear. Big Thompson & Estes Park Area: Drive up US-34 from Loveland to Drake. The summit views are spectacular. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. It was really easy to follow with some nice views throughout., little steep at the end but one of the best views of any front range mountains I've been on, This trail is closed! 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