Originally, Noelle and I had planned another camping trip in Poudre Canyon in Northern Colorado. However, our plans changed, and instead we opted to head to Red Feather Lakes for a day hike. We made the drive and reached the trailhead at around 10 am. We immediately hit the Lady Moon Trail, an old two track road.
The trail is relatively level and passes through areas of meadow, aspens and scattered ponderosa pines. There was a gentle ascent up to the junction with Granite Ridge.
On Granite Ridge there were views of the distant mountains every now and then. Not much in the way of wildflowers with it being so dry. I did, however, see some bee balm,
geranium, and a few other blooms.
The Granite Ridge Trail continued a gentle ascent. At the junction with the Molly Moon Trail we took a snack break and then started to make our way back towards the trailhead. There were a few views from the ridge, but mostly we were hiking through the trees. Down at the bottom of the ridge they are constructing a new, accessible trail. It is a nice, level walk with views of the surrounding landscape.
Once back to the car, we made our way into Fort Collins where we got some beers from Odell and food from the food truck there.
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