Leave No Trace
Overview
| Wilderness One Way Length Beginning Elevation Peak Elevation Gain/Loss/Net Gain Ratings USFS Regulations Trails Illustrated Quadrangle |
Rawah 10+ miles (from Ute Pass to junction with Link Trail) 9,888 (at Ute Pass) 11,227 3,298/2,648/+650 Hikers – Strenuous; Stock Riders – Challenging Wilderness #112 Poudre River, Cameron Pass; #111 Red Feather Lake, Glendevey; #113 Cowdrey, North Sand Hills; #114 Walden, Gould Rawah Lakes, Glendevey, Shipman Mountain, Johnny Moore Mountain |
Location
Refer to McIntyre Trail for driving instructions. The Medicine Bow (South) Trail is accessed via the Link Trail or McIntyre Trail, which share the same trailhead. Stock: Little water on top.
| GPS Coordinates Trailhead at McIntyre Trail Jct. Link Trail |
N40°48.507’ W106°03.026’ Map N40°43.329’ W105°57.298’ |
Description
This trail can be accessed from the Link Trail (6.6 miles from the trailhead) or from the McIntyre Trail at Ute Pass (9.6 miles from the trailhead). It runs between the two along the crest of the Medicine Bow Range, affording spectacular views in all directions. This trail is not heavily used and will probably be in good condition. If you approach from the Link Trail, be prepared for a very strenuous ascent to the top. If you approach from the north, the route is much less strenuous, but the trail becomes very difficult to find as you near the point where it descends to the Link Trail. There is usually water just off the trail on either side. As you enter the grassy area where the trail is difficult to follow, you may see the McIntyre Creek Cutoff Trail coming up near the remnants of an old cabin.
