Mileage: 2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
We're winding down on the Passport hike program for Larimer County. This is my second to last hike, with only one more left to finish. (Though I have yet to post the others I've done!)
This was a beautiful drive to get to in itself aside from the hike. It was a pleasant drive along one way roads with no traffic and wide views to look out upon. I imagined how peaceful it would be to live out along these lands as I passed by ranch homes. The road becomes curvy and adventurous as you near the park entrance.
The trailhead is near Pinewood Lake and a campground. This park seems to be a place where fishing is popular and a short hike is a side dish to a weekend camping/fishing trip rather than a hike starring as the main event.
To start out we'll cross the short bridge and hike up a tiny ways to where the junction for the Shoshone loop starts.
There is another trail here in addition to the Shoshone one, but I did only the Shoshone one that had the post on it.
It was a peaceful start to the day, looking out towards the calm water.
Here is where we'll start our loop. I headed off towards the right.
We travel through the woods. It's not too hard of a hike, only a slight incline.
It's not long before I see the post about halfway along the loop. There is an overlook a little beyond the post you can take a rest at.
Oops, sometimes these posts are a little hard to get clear, but it's recognizable enough.
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| A plaque on the rock near the post. |
Continuing on the second half of the loop, the lake will come into view again.
Heading closer to the water, I come across a few aspen trees. Fall is a good time to visit this park I think.
I like this spot a lot and take some moments to gather a few photographs.
We're almost back. I spot this beautiful tree at it's fall peak, though I'm not sure what type of tree this one is.
I head back across the bridge and finish up the hike.
This was a very short hike ( I even got away with just wearing my crocs, instead of sneakers), but it was just what was needed for the day. Only a few people were out and about on the trails and it was just how a walk through the woods should feel. A restful and calm walk that energizes the soul with fresh air and quietness to soothe the mind.
Trip stats from Gaia Gps:
Well, we're not done yet, we do still need to get the other post in the area to complete the Passport. The next post is just down the road at the campground. There is a kids playground that you can drive up to. This might be the easiest post yet.
No hiking required for this one.
This is the type of place I might not have stumbled across if it were not for the passport program. It would be a good family camping trip for a future weekend if you're looking for something to do that's not too far.
Park info:
https://www.larimer.org/parks/brochure_ramsayshockey.pdf
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