In '13, we walked from the Park Visitor Center to Tonahutu Creek Trailhead and on to North Inlet. Hikers can visit Granite Falls by traveling another 3.6 miles northbound on this trail. North Inlet Trailhead is less than a tenth of a mile from Tonahutu Trailhead. From the KVC Spur Trail Junction, the Tonahutu Trail climbs a bit and crosses Harbison Ditch. Protégé au sein du parc national de Rocky Mountain, il est inscrit au Registre national des lieux historiques depuis le 5 mars 2008. Other maps show a creek in the valley, but at most it is an intermittent creek. DIFFICULT 11.9 mi. East Shore Trailhead via East Shore Trail. In another tenth of a mile the trail reaches another junction, this time with the Spur Trail that connects the Kawuneeche Visitor Center with the Tonahutu Creek Trail. Just as you enter the aptly named Big Meadows, you'll see a trail that spurs off to the west. Like most trails on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Tonahutu Creek Trail gained popularity with tourists later than its eastside counterparts. 5. At 0.75 mile from the trailhead the trail reaches the junction with the Grand Lake Lodge Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and horses. Tonahutu Trailhead is passed at the top of the hill on the left before the road curves to the right. Passing Sunset Campsite, the trail passes next to the Tonahutu Creek before reaching Sunrise Campsite. North Inlet Trailhead is less than a tenth of a mile from Tonahutu Trailhead. Weather. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/tonahutu-creek-trail-to-big-meadows Note: A separate guide will cover the North Inlet Trail from North Inlet Junction to Flattop Mountain and down the Tonahutu Trail to Haynach Lake Trail Junction. 7. 13 miles. DIFFICULT 5.2 mi. The Tonahutu Creek Trail, in the general area of Grand Lake, Colorado, in both Grand and Larimer counties, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The aptly named Big Meadow is to the east of the trail all the way to the Onahu Creek Trail Junction. Elev. Gear | Skills. Flattop Mountain via Tonahutu Creek Trail. The Tonahutu Creek trail is in the Rocky Mountain National Park near the village of Grand Lake, Colorado. Like. Parking at North Inlet is probably the best option. The trail parallels the Tonahutu Creek up a very manageable grade to Big Meadows, 4.2 miles from the visitor center. Distance: 0.0 mi. I hope you enjoy walking in my footsteps and taking in the scenery around you. A few steps ahead is the Green Mountain Trail junction on the northwest corner of Big Meadows (4.2 miles : 9.397’). All rights reserved cloudhiking, 2009-2015. Flattop Mountain via North Inlet Trail. NP. Reach Haynach Lake at 1.50 miles from the Tonahutu Creek Trail. Follow the ridge and then descend to the other side before starting to climb again. [3], The listing includes one contributing structure. DIFFICULT 24.8 mi. The Haynach Lake Trail finds passage to Haynach Lake campsites and on to Haynach Lake. The secluded lake is a mountain destination for the hearty. The Tonahutu Creek Trail, in the general area of Grand Lake, Colorado, in both Grand and Larimer counties, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]. The trail also passes Tonahutu Group Site and then at .65 mile from Tonahutu Meadow, the trail crosses Haynach Creek on a footbridge. We were camping at Sunrise Campsite on the Tonahutu Creek Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Lake Verna via East Inlet Trail. Jul 24, 2016 - The trail guide for the Tonahutu Creek Trail and Lake Nanita Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park (Grand Lake, CO) provides trail data, comments, directions to the trailhead, trail description, photographs and links to Page 2. Continue through the valley at an easy grade. Park at the Tonahutu/North Inlet trailhead on RMNP’s less-trafficked west side, and go north on the Tonahutu Trail. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. River and Tonahutu Creek Loop [CLOSED] is a 13.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Grand Lake, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Directions: From Highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road) near Grand Lake, Colorado - go east toward the town of Grand Lake on West Portal Road. The Tonahutu Creek Trail branches off to the right, and leads towards Granite Falls and Flattop Mountain. 6. Trail on Onahu Creek, Tonahutu Creek, North Inlet, and Harbison Ditch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Haynach Lake is 10.85 miles from the Tonahutu Trailhead and 8.40 miles from the Green Mountain Trailhead. The trail parallels the Tonahutu Creek up a very manageable grade to Big Meadows, 4.2 miles from the visitor center. English: Looking along the Tonahutu Creek Trail at its split from the North Inlet Trail in the Larimer County portion of Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park At the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is the deepest natural lake in Colorado, dipping to 265 feet. Stay on West Portal (bear left) and bypass the tow… Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail … Directions: From Highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road) near Grand Lake, Colorado - go east toward the town of Grand Lake on West Portal Road. Enjoyment of hiking and travel have resulted in galleries of photos that "take me back" to those roads less traveled..... sunshine, rain, fog....nature and all it's beauty. In .65 (from Onahu Creek Tr Jct) cross a small footbridge on the north side of Big Meadow. Gain 3618 ft. Renegade Loop via Tonahutu Creek Trail and North Inlet Trail. The Falls is a popular destination for day hikers using the Green Mountain Trail as an approach. Elev. Granite Falls is 5.15 miles from Green Mountain Trailhead and 7.60 miles from Tonahutu Creek Trailhead. Spur trail off the CDT to a high mountain lake at the base of Andrews Peak. Tonahutu Creek Trail is a 12.91 mile one way hike with 3,933 feet accumulated elevation gain. Le Tonahutu Creek Trail est un sentier de randonnée américain dans le comté de Grand, au Colorado. This section of the trail probably sees more traffic from horseback riders than it does from hikers. Less than one-tenth of a mile later you'll reach the Tonahutu Creek Trail junction. Tonahutu Creek Trail and Green Mountain Trail. DIFFICULT 5.2 mi. The guide will familiarize you with the Tonahutu Creek Trail system. 11897", History of the National Register of Historic Places, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, property in Colorado on the National Register of Historic Places, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tonahutu_Creek_Trail&oldid=946695209, National Register of Historic Places in Grand County, Colorado, National Register of Historic Places in Larimer County, Colorado, Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1918, National Register of Historic Places in Rocky Mountain National Park, Articles using NRISref without a reference number, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, Rustic, This page was last edited on 21 March 2020, at 20:42. The Trail Guide to Tonahutu Creek Trail (and Haynach Lake Trail) includes a trail description, photographs of the trails, comments from our hikes, mileage data, custom topo map, and Tonahutu Creek Trail tracklog on a geo-pdf map. To continue on the loop back to Trail Ridge Road, hikers should turn left onto the Onahu Creek Trail. In the first quarter of a mile there are locations that provide easy access to the Tonahutu Creek. The Tonahutu Creek Trail is located 7.8 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO) in Rocky Mountain National Park. From the top of the hill on Rd 663, the view of Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain. The trail climbs easily up the drainage and passes the lower Granite Falls Campsite and then at 2.75 miles from the Onahu Junction, reaches Granite Falls. 7. Its significant built features (paraphrasing the NRHP document) include dry rock walls, log footbridge/ford combinations, bogwalks, log and rock water bars and drains, the Harbison Ditch, and abandoned cabins in Big Meadows. Flattop Mountain via North Inlet Trail. The North Inlet/Tonahutu Creek Loop trail Overview. The first section of the Tonahutu Creek Trail is well used, but not necessarily by folks wanting to hike the Upper Tonahutu Creek Drainage. 5. The trail passes a spur for South Meadows and Big Meadows Group campsites (4.05 miles : 9,390'), which crosses Tonahutu Creek to the east side of the meadow. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the … 6. Climb up beside cascading Haynach Creek and then up a rib to a ridge. Leaving Granite Falls the trail passes through the burn area of the Tonahutu Fire of 2013. Soon the trail eases and climbs through a small valley. The Tonahutu Trail continues to Renegade and Timberline Group campsites and then continues to Big Horn Flats and Flattop Mountain. Horses are also able to use this trail. Announcing the Tonahutu Creek Trail Guide in Rocky Mountain National Park on cloudhiking.com. The junction is 4.85 miles from the Tonahutu Creek Trailhead. The guide offers a trail description, photos, mileage, and maps for the trail. The first five miles of the trail offers a gentle rise following picturesque Tonahutu Creek. The North Inlet-Tonahutu Creek loop is a 26-mile (42-kilometer) trail that gives you spectacular alpine scenery. Check the kiosk for current information (on our '13 trip there was a WARNING posted concerning the Tonahutu Wildfire. Just as you enter the aptly named Big Meadows, you'll see a trail that spurs off to the west. Ressources relatives à l'architecture : … Media in category "Tonahutu Creek Trail" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Branches south off of the Green Mountain trail through Big Meadows, and connects to the Kawuneeche VC. Lake Nokoni. Follow the creek off-trail in the meadow as long as you want Haynach Lakes drainage Tonahutu Creek Trail A multi-day hike or aggressive 1-day adventure; not suited for flat landers Lone Pine Lake East Inlet Trail A moderate day hike for eager brookies. (0.0 km) The Lower Tonahutu Trail, a short section of trail from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center to the North Inlet Trail, reopened as well. We hiked the Loop in the summer of '14. Adams Falls via East Inlet Trail. This post is of the south end of the trail between the East Inlet and the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. From the campsites continue on the unimproved trail through an idyllic (but marshy) meadow. The Haynach Lake Trail is 9.35 miles from the Tonahutu Trailhead and 6.90 miles from the Green Mountain Trailhead. Gain 2240 ft. We hiked the North Inlet Trail to Flattop Mountain and then finished the loop on the Tonahutu Creek Trail. We started at the North Inlet trailhead, and hiked to North Inlet Falls. Map and location information for Tonahutu Creek Trail in Colorado: Tonahutu Creek Trail is one of the Trail in Grand County, CO and can be found on the Grand Lake USGS topographic quad map. Big Meadows is aptly named - it seems to take forever traversing from one end to the other. From the junction the trail climbs almost 450 feet over the course of the next three-quarters of a mile. Hike along lodgepole pine-lined trail to the junction with the Tonahutu Spur Trail at .8 mile. Along the way the trail passes the Big Meadows Group and South Meadows sites. DIFFICULT 17.0 mi. In other words... if North Inlet Creek was a parkway, Tonahutu Creek would be a country road. Get Here. Small lakes are visible to the west as the trail continues to climb. Lake Nanita. 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