Big South

Walden, CO

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Big South

This hike follows the Cache La Poudre River upstream from Poudre Canyon south to Grass Creek, at mile 3, and then on to a washed-out bridge at about mile 7. Parts of the trail are lovely flat strolls on pine needles at river level; other sections climb high on the wall of the magnificent gorge formed by the river. Some spectacular sections of the trail cross large talus slopes below the gorge walls.You will enjoy the big, open rock traverses, river views,wildflowers, and luxurious forest scenery.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityWalden
Skill LevelEasy to moderate
Duration4 hours
SeasonBest Spring through Fall
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