Loney Meadows Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Interpretive trail signs guide families around old homestead and large, high-meadow ecosystem lying in the shadow of Bowman Mountain. Outstanding, seasonal wildflower displays. Exceptional bird habitat and wildlife watching.
The trail to Bull Pen Lake that continues onto Rock Lakes begins a a signed trail intersection on the upper end of the large meadows. The intersection is just past the small bridge over Texas Creek.
To go to Bull Pen Lake or above, it's easiest and shortest to go left on the trail that circles Loney Meadows. To continue the loop around the meadows just continue straight as it circles to the left (west).
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6000’-6100’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To Loney Meadows Nature Trail
Use the West Slope maps and zoom and scroll into the Grouse Ridge area. Directions: follow road from toward Lindsey Lake, but at 1.5 miles turn left (north) at signed intersection. After a guestimate of 1/4-mile, veer right (north) at the y-intersection. Continue for a total 1.2 miles on very rough, primitive road. Definitely, totally unsuitable for trailers or RVs. Sedans and low-clearance vehicles will make it if you’re good at creeping around rocks in the road. But I wouldn’t drive a new sedan into the Trailhead.
ACTIVITIES:
Equestrian Trail Riding (Rating: Best)
The Interpretive Loop itself has little attraction but the connecting trail to Bull Pen Lake and Rock Lakes is great.
Hiking - Dayhikes (Rating: Best)
Great nature loop. Nice stroll and nice place to take kids, just to short to be thought of as a "hike." Add Bull Pen or Rock Lakes and you have one of the best hikes.
Mountain Biking (Rating: Good)
The Interpretive Loop itself is not recommended but continuing above Bull Pen Lake and tieing into the Lindsey Lake Trail to Lower Rock Lake is difficult but a good opiton.
