Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
This trail is designated a National Recreational Trail and is very popular among local residents. On weekends the parking area often fills up. Stock animals and mountain bikes are not allowed on this trail. The Meadows Loop Trail branches off the main Greyrock Trail and rejoins it near the base of Greyrock. The trail offers great views of the plains to east.
Details
Location:
30 miles west of Fort Collins
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
6 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate Difficult
Time:
3 to 4 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5600
Elevation Change:
2000
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take Highway 14 west from Fort Collins approximately 18 miles.
Trailhead parking is on the south side of the highway, the trail is on the north side of the highway.
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