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Poudre-River-Canyon
, also called Cache la Poudre River, is a designated Wild and Scenic River due to its' outstanding recreational and scenic features. The Poudre River Canyon is a narrow verdant canyon approximately 40 miles long on the upper Cache la Poudre River. The canyon is a glacier formed valley through the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains northwest of Fort Collins. Except for a small portion of the canyon north of Rocky Mountain National Park, the canyon runs parallel to Colorado State Highway 14, the principal road through the canyon. All of the communities in the canyon are unincorporated, with some resort cabin communities found here and there along the canyon downstream from Rustic, which at one time was a bustling summer resort. The area is relatively isolated, compared to canyons further south along the Colorado Front Range, giving it a very peaceful, tranquil atmosphere. Most commercial establishments in the area are found in Poudre Park, which caters to the modest number of tourists that arrive during fishing and whitewater rafting season. The nearby National Forest has numerous trails that serve as hiking trails in the summer and cross-country trails in the winter. Trout is the most popular species of fish in the river and the U.S. Forest Service maintains a series of picnic areas and campgrounds along the Poudre River Canyon.
Surrounding areas: Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (7.3 mi), Poudre Park, Colorado (16.1 mi), Glen Haven, Colorado (18.9 mi), Estes Park, Colorado (22.6 mi), Fort Collins, Colorado (28.7 mi), Arrowhead, Colorado (31.9 mi), Grand Lake, Colorado (32.7 mi)
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Poudre River Canyon Vacation Rentals
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Poudre River Canyon Hotels and Resorts
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| Riverview Pines Motel | 1150 W Elkhorn | Estes Park, CO | 22.1 mi. | (970) 586-3627 | | Hobby Horse Motor Lodge | 800 Big Thompson | Estes Park, CO | 22.4 mi. | (970) 586-3336 | | The Stanley Hotel | 333 Wonderview Ave | Estes Park, CO | 22.4 mi. | (970) 577-4000 | | Best Western Silver Saddle | 1260 Big Thompson Ave | Estes Park, CO | 22.5 mi. | (970) 586-4476 | | Boulder Brook LTD | 1900 Fall Riv Rd | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-0910 | | Comfort Inn | 1450 Big Thompson Ave | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-2358 | | Golden Eagle Resort | 300 Riverside Dr | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-6066 | | Marys Lake Lodge | 2625-a Marys LK Rd | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-5308 | | Ponderosa Lodge | 1820 Fall Riv Rd | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-4233 | | River Stone | 2120 Fall Riv Rd | Estes Park, CO | 22.6 mi. | (970) 586-4005 | | Holiday Inn - Estes Park | 101 S St Vrain St | Estes Park, CO | 22.8 mi. | (970) 586-2332 | | Estes Park Center | 2515 Tunnel Rd | Estes Park, CO | 24.7 mi. | (970) 586-3341 | | Motel 6 | 3900 E Mulberry St | Fort Collins, CO | 26.3 mi. | (970) 482-6466 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites Of Windsor | 7645 Westgate Dr | Fort Collins, CO | 28.7 mi. | (970) 226-1232 | | Hilton Fort Collins | 425 W Prospect Rd | Fort Collins, CO | 29.1 mi. | (970) 482-2626 | | The Armstrong Hotel | 259 S College Ave | Fort Collins, CO | 29.1 mi. | (970) 484-3883 | | Best Western University Inn | 914 S College Ave | Fort Collins, CO | 29.3 mi. | (970) 484-1948 | | The Helmshire Inn | 1204 S College Ave | Fort Collins, CO | 29.3 mi. | (970) 493-4683 | | The Seasons | 1020 Wabash St | Fort Collins, CO | 29.4 mi. | (800) 352-5804 |
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Poudre River Canyon Weather & Climate
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North-central Colorado has a semi-arid, continental climate with cold, dry winters and hot, wet summers. On average, this area receives just over 17 inches of rain per year. Snowfall averages 60 inches per year, but many times the snow quickly melts during the daylight hours. Temperatures in winter are cold, but usually not bitterly cold. As with most of Colorado, the climate is termed as highland or mountain climate. Humidity is normally quite low, which means it feels cool, even on hot days. Warm, moist air from the south most frequently moves into the area during spring, causing thunderstorms. Frequent showers and thunderstorms continue well into summer. There may also be hot, dry spells in summer.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
10°F |
1.18 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
12°F |
1.00 in. |
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| March |
40°F |
15°F |
1.98 in. |
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| April |
44°F |
19°F |
1.98 in. |
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| May |
55°F |
29°F |
1.44 in. |
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| June |
67°F |
37°F |
1.12 in. |
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| July |
74°F |
43°F |
1.10 in. |
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| August |
72°F |
42°F |
1.05 in. |
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| September |
65°F |
34°F |
0.97 in. |
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| October |
53°F |
26°F |
0.76 in. |
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| November |
38°F |
18°F |
1.27 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
12°F |
1.06 in. |
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Poudre River Canyon Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Fort Collins Loveland Municipal airport (FNL) located about 35 miles southeast of Poudre River Canyon in Fort Collins / Loveland, Colorado, the Laramie Regional airport (LAR) located approximately 42 miles north of Poudre River Canyon in Laramie, Wyoming, the Cheyenne airport (CYS) located roughly 52 miles northeast of Poudre River Canyon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the Greeley Weld County airport (GXY) located around 54 miles southeast of Poudre River Canyon in Greeley, Colorado, and finally the Jeffco airport (BJC) located about 60 miles south of Poudre River Canyon in Denver, Colorado.
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Poudre River Canyon Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | 68.3 mi. | | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 68.3 mi. | | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 74.0 mi. | | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 74.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 66.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Estes Park Golf Course | Estes Park | CO | 23.1 mi. | | | Lake Estes Executive 9 Hole Course | Estes Park | CO | 23.1 mi. | | | City Park Nine Golf Course | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | | | Collindale Golf Course | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | | | LinkNGreens Golf Course | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | | | Mountain Vista Greens Golf Course | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | | | Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | | | SouthRidge Golf Club | Fort Collins | CO | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 42.5 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 56.2 mi. | | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 65.7 mi. | | | Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 68.6 mi. | | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 76.1 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 83.4 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 83.4 mi. | | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 87.0 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 106.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lory State Park | | CO | 23.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| University of Wyoming Art Museum | Laramie | WY | 42.5 mi. | (Art) | | Longmont Museum & Cultural Center | Longmont | CO | 45.4 mi. | (History) | | Colorado University Museum of Natural History | Boulder | CO | 50.5 mi. | (Science) | | Wyoming State Museum | Cheyenne | WY | 51.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 74.0 mi. | |
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