Trails · Red Feather Lakes
Box Hollow Trail
A short, easygoing dirt path through the pine-and-granite country above Red Feather Lakes.
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Box Hollow is one of those quiet, unhurried little trails that rewards you for slowing down. It runs about six-tenths of a mile of packed dirt through the lodgepole and granite outcrops of the Roosevelt National Forest, up in the northwest corner of Larimer County near Red Feather Lakes. It's short enough for an after-supper stroll and gentle enough for the whole family — a good stretch of legs when you want the smell of warm pine and the crunch of duff underfoot without committing to a full day on the mountain.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District manages this ground, and the trail is open to hikers and horseback riders year-round, with mountain bikes welcome in the summer-and-fall window (July 1 through October 31). Dogs are allowed too — keep them under control and pack out what they leave. Because it's a small spur, it's easy to miss from the road, so line it up on the map before you go and check current conditions and access with the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, especially in shoulder season when back roads can be soft or snowed in.
Trail Facts
Length
0.6 mi
Elevation
7,940 → 8,160 ft
Elevation Gain
+20 ft
Type
Trail
Uses
Hike · Horse · Bike (seasonal)
Bikes
Allowed Jul 1–Oct 31
Stock / Horse
Allowed
Dogs
Allowed
Surface
Dirt
Manager
USFS Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Getting There
In the Red Feather Lakes area of the Roosevelt National Forest (Canyon Lakes Ranger District), northwest Larimer County. It's a short spur that's easy to miss, so use the map above to line up the trailhead, and confirm current access and conditions with the Canyon Lakes Ranger District before you head out.
| 0.0 mi | Trailhead — northwest end |
| 0.6 mi | Southeast end of trail |
Know Before You Go
- Short and gentle. About 0.6 mile of dirt path — an easy, low-commitment walk, good for families and a quick leg-stretch.
- Shared use. Open to hikers and horseback riders; mountain bikes are allowed seasonally, July 1 through October 31 (per COTREX). No motorcycles or ATVs.
- Dogs welcome. Dogs are allowed — keep them under control and pack out waste.
- Check before you go. Part of the Roosevelt National Forest trail network near Red Feather Lakes; confirm current conditions and access with the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Take the Trail With You
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