Ypsilon Lake Trail   Jan 18 2010: snowshoes or yaktrax and hiking poles are a very good idea.  At this time of year, plan for 7 hours for fit people given current conditions (snowpack and ice with bare spots on trail).  Water, snacks, appropriate gear! Says SN Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit and Ypsilon Lake Trail in Larimer County, Colorado is a great place to go. Ypsilon Lake Trail is located quite a long drive from Fort Collins-Loveland     but it's one of those places where hiking is great. Hiking trails are all over the Front Range where beautiful scenery awaits you. Hiking here in Colorado is a must. Ypsilon Lake Trail is a perfect place to visit for more than one day, Endovalley Campground is a perfect place to camp nearby. Chasm Falls is always fun to check out; Roosevelt National Forest is worth taking a look at. Don't miss out on a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park if you're here at Ypsilon Lake Trail, and Ypsilon Lake Trail is near Hanging Valley which is without doubt worth stopping at. Cache La Poudre River is a great whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Ypsilon Lake Trail; let's not forget Chiquita Creek   which is a stream that you may come across while here. In the event that you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Cache La Poudre River - South Fork. There's some flowing water close by, Sundance Creek is a stream you can take a look at during your stay. SUBMIT INPUT     Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Ypsilon Lake Trail.   Trails Near Ypsilon Lake Trail: Husted Trail, Larimer County , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ypsilon Lake Trail: Endovalley Campground, Larimer County , 1 miles away Rocky Mt National Park - Aspenglen Camp Ground, Estes Park , 5 miles away Aspenglen Campground, Larimer County , 5 miles away Rocky Mt National Park - Moraine Park Camp Ground, Estes Park , 5 miles away Moraine Park Campground, Larimer County , 5 miles away   Whitewater Near Ypsilon Lake Trail: Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground) Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Larimer County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.5 miles long (Fish Creek Trailhead to Main fork) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid Transit Rafting, Larimer County , 14 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 13 miles long (Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.4 miles long (Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground)   Public Lands Near Ypsilon Lake Trail: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 11 miles away Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 14 miles away State Forest State Park, Colorado , 32 miles away Lory State Park, Colorado , 33 miles away   Hotels Near Ypsilon Lake Trail: Peak To Peak Lodge Inc., Estes Park , 4 miles away The Evergreens On Fall River, Estes Park , 6 miles away Inn On Fall River, Estes Park , 7 miles away Castle Mountain Lodge, Estes Park , 8 miles away Nickys Resort, Estes Park , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Ypsilon Lake Trail Ypsilon Lake, Larimer County , 1 miles away Twin Lake Reservoir, Larimer County , 9 miles away Long Draw Reservoir, Larimer County , 9 miles away Lake Irene, Grand County , 12 miles away Watanga Lake, Grand County , 15 miles away