At a Glance
265Square Miles
56.8%Public Land
5,095 - 10,305Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Flash floods
- Be aware of bears near campsite
- Filter drinking water
West of Fort Collins along in Cache La Poudre River is the Lower Poudre River Rocky Mountain bighorn herd estimated at 40 bighorns.
In 2012, the High Park fire burned 95% of the Cache la Poudre Wilderness and a large amount of the surrounding area. Bighorn sheep can be found in most parts of this canyon and can be seen at any elevation on the rocky hills. They are also easy to spot in Cache La Poudre Canyon from Grey Rock Gulch to Sheep Mountain.