{"id":3284,"date":"2016-11-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/backpacking-loveland-co-parks-wildlife-guide-great-outdoors\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:40:01","slug":"backpacking-loveland-co-parks-wildlife-guide-great-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/backpacking-loveland-co-parks-wildlife-guide-great-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking in Loveland, CO – Parks and Wildlife guide for the great outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"

People searching for new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland know that Northern Colorado is known for its active, outdoor lifestyle year round. Every season is unique and offers a little something for everyone. As summer fades into autumn, hiking and backpacking is one of the most popular activities as people are eager to stay active and enjoy the changing Aspen trees and beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of our recommendations for the best places to backpack near Loveland, CO.<\/p>\n

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Round Mountain National Recreation Trail <\/strong><\/p>\n

To get to the Round Mountain trailhead, take U.S. Highway 34 up Big Thompson Canyon four miles past the mouth of the canyon. Camping is prohibited along the first mile of the trail, but past that you will find several granite outcroppings through rows of beautiful Ponderosa pines and Douglas fir where you can roll out the sleeping bag. Views from the trail include the Big Thompson Canyon, the eastern plains of Colorado, as well as Pinewood and Carter Lake reservoirs.<\/p>\n

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Lory State Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lory State Park is a short drive north of Loveland and is known for its rugged terrain perfect for backpacking, backcountry camping and rock climbing. From rolling valleys to mountainous hillsides, the park\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 26 miles of trails provide a great variety of difficultly levels for adventurous families and leisurely backpacking trips.<\/p>\n

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Loveland Day Hikes<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Loveland residents looking for more of a day hike, there are several renowned trails right in your backyard. We recommend Foothills Nature Trail and Devil\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Backbone for intermediate hikers and the Summit Adventure Trail for advanced climbers.<\/p>\n

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Located in the heart of Northern Colorado, adjacent to Highway 34 and Interstate 25, The Lakes at Centerra lifestyle community provides a welcoming retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Life is different here with immediate on-site trail and lake access, as well as nearby shopping, dining, local businesses and many other daily conveniences.<\/p>\n

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If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking at new homes for sale in Loveland where all the pieces of your multifaceted life come together, visit us today to tour any one of our 13 model homes, built by one of our five talented homebuilders: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods<\/u><\/a>,Landmark Homes<\/u><\/a>,TRI Pointe Homes<\/u><\/a>, Village Homes<\/u><\/a> and Wonderland Homes<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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