The base of the ski area is located just a few miles past the Beaver Meadows Ranger Station off Trail Ridge Road. The town began its history as the mill site for silver ore from the rich mines at Caribou — now a ghost town 5 miles away. Tricky terrain. Not for beginners. Turn left onto CO 126 at the sign for Caribou Ranch Open Space. The trail is a lolipop loop and is at a relatively high elevation of about 9,000 feet. Few obstacles. adventures and follow local regulations. At least one person in a group must be a current member and guests of members are asked to donate 10$ per person per night. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Autumn days in Aspen are filled with sunshine and nights with crisp cool air. • -301.99 m Descent, 0.7 mi Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. • -762 ft Descent 2h 30m, USFS - Arapaho National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District. • -622.91 m Descent, 0.3 mi Minor steeper, uneven terrain. From Nederland, at the town’s roundabout, head west on CO 72 for about two miles. We're committed to building a better, more inclusive home for the modern outdoors. © 2009 trailsnet LLC sitemap Contact Mevar _rwObsfuscatedHref0 = "mai";var _rwObsfuscatedHref1 = "lto";var _rwObsfuscatedHref2 = ":ke";var _rwObsfuscatedHref3 = "vin";var _rwObsfuscatedHref4 = "@tr";var _rwObsfuscatedHref5 = "ail";var _rwObsfuscatedHref6 = "sne";var _rwObsfuscatedHref7 = "t.c";var _rwObsfuscatedHref8 = "om";var _rwObsfuscatedHref = _rwObsfuscatedHref0+_rwObsfuscatedHref1+_rwObsfuscatedHref2+_rwObsfuscatedHref3+_rwObsfuscatedHref4+_rwObsfuscatedHref5+_rwObsfuscatedHref6+_rwObsfuscatedHref7+_rwObsfuscatedHref8; document.getElementById('rw_email_contact').href = _rwObsfuscatedHref; This was a very short but sweet snowstorm during our nordic ski trip. The trail is fairly easy and often packed down snow up to the cut off point to the Devil's T... Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski at Caribou Ranch, Hike to the Lost Lakes via the Hessie Trail. Just keep your distance. Ski Line Rankings #7 in Indian Peaks #178 in Colorado #492 Overall. • -824 ft Descent 0.4 km See list of Resources (Recursos) for those impacted by COVID-19. Some obstacles. Watch Queue Queue. This is about an injury or accident If you want to win over your friends who are new to snowshoeing and cross country skiing, this is the place to do it. Virtual Tour of Caribou Glade Descent. Hazardous terrain. 1.6 km I n the summer, Hidden Valley is a picnic area in Rocky Mountain National Park, but in winter it transforms into a snow play area and backcountry skier mecca. © 2020 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. 303-678-6200 -105.5445, Live like a Boulder local whenever, wherever, Outdoor destinations + local stories & exclusive outdoor events. Try it... you will enjoy! • -1,892 ft Descent 0.2 km Follow the road until it dead ends just past the stone structures beside the road. Caribou Ranch is a secluded and peaceful place to get in a quick cross country ski or snowshoe with several historic buildings on the property. Not for beginners. In the summer, the roads are available for 4WD traffic, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.The nordic skiing has its ups and downs, but is not too difficult.Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/250 Focal Length: 31.5mm Image Date: Jan 17, 2008 9:07:49 PM, IMG_1434 Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/500 Focal Length: 14.4mm Image Date: Jan 17, 2008 9:09:14 PM, IMG_1435 Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/160 Focal Length: 20.1mm Image Date: Jan 17, 2008 9:10:00 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/800 Focal Length: 6mm Image Date: Jan 17, 2008 9:32:50 PM, IMG_1694 Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 6mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:38:26 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 12.8mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:41:55 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/800 Focal Length: 28.1mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:42:30 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/640 Focal Length: 12.8mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:42:48 PM, IMG_1700 Aperture: f/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 14.4mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:56:30 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4.3 Shutter Speed: 1/400 Focal Length: 60mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:56:38 PM, IMG_1702 Aperture: f/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 6.7mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:56:47 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 7.3mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:57:48 PM, IMG_1705 Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 11.5mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 9:58:00 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 18.1mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 10:00:29 PM, IMG_1708 Aperture: f/5 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 6mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 10:02:00 PM, Caribou Trail near Nederland, ColoradoAperture: f/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/1250 Focal Length: 9.1mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 10:02:31 PM, IMG_1712 Aperture: f/4.3 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 Focal Length: 60mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 10:02:55 PM, The snow flurries added to the ambience of the girl scout cross-country ski outing.Aperture: f/4.3 Shutter Speed: 1/500 Focal Length: 60mm Image Date: Feb 5, 2008 11:00:51 PM. Just past the fire station, turn left onto Caribou Road. 4.2 miles Lvl 2 Fire Restrictions in effect for western Boulder County. The trails follow old railroad beds and bypass several old homesteading sites, making for a scenic and casual day in the mountains. • -251.01 m Descent. A lifetime of skiing and snowboarding awaits you, and hopefully this website provides you the inspiration to explore the Front Range. • -187.27 m Descent, 0.7 mi The approach is mellow and flat for about 1.75 miles. The historical homestead and mining camp are worth the visit and the scenery is impressive. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding is growing every year for lots of reason: more powder, fewer crowds, more exercise, better connection with nature, no crowds, not a Disneyland resort, getting out with friends, and the list could go on and on. We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Caribou Ranch, located just outside of Nederland, has a fun 4.5 mile lollipop loop perfect for snowshoeing and easy cross country skiing. Caribou Ranch is also over 8,000 ft. and is located just below the towering mountains of the Indian Peaks. The area is open most of the year, making for excellent summer hikes, fall hikes with incredible aspen color and snowshoeing/skiing in the winter. Caribou Ridge is located in the center of a veritable wonderland of fair-weather recreation areas that offer unending opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and fishing. • -319.67 m Descent, 2.2 mi Be careful getting to the trailhead. For those looking to earn their turns and escape the crowds, Colorado has some of the best backcountry skiing as well. • -614 ft Descent The Caribou Ranch Open Space is about two miles north of the town of Nederland. © 2020 RootsRated, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.1 km Take the second fork in the trail, to the right. Got nearly shot at the parking lot Copyright © 2020. Spam? 1988: Ski movie Blizzard of Aahhs released by Greg Stump. The peaceful surroundings and Indian Peaks to the west make for a nice winter outing without too much commitment. Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Backcountry snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are outstanding during the winter on the hiking trails found in the neighboring Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Steep. We hit a lot of rocks and ice on the way down. Colorado is known worldwide as a primer ski destination. Start out on the DeLonde trail and for about 1.2 miles you wind through the trees with occasional views of the surrounding mountain areas. NOT OKAY! The Caribou Trail is located northwest of Nederland, Colorado. Today, it's better known as a base camp for outdoor recreation.