Day Use
Mountain Park Picnic Site
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Mountain Park Picnic Site
Nestled in a ponderosa pine forest next to the scenic Cache La Poudre River, this is a very popular day-use area for enjoying a picnic and associated river activities. There are 11 sites available, each with picnic table and pedestal grill. The facility also includes a restroom and drinking water. There is access to the Mt. McConnel Trail from the picnic ground for a hiking opportunity. A day-use fee is required.
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Mountain Park Picnic Site
Sun & Moon
1:07 PM
Sunrise
6:50 PM
Solar Noon
12:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:44 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:56 PM
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Live11h 25m of daylight
Mountain Park Picnic Site
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Mountain Park Picnic Site
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Off Season
October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Mount McConnel Nature Trail
moderate · 4.5 mi · 1064 ft gain
East Eggers Gulch Trail
easy · 0.34 mi · 33 ft gain
Sheep Mountain Trail
easy · 0.42 mi · 644 ft gain
West Eggers Gulch Trail
easy · 0.58 mi · 108 ft gain
Zimmerman Trail
easy · 0.66 mi · 393 ft gain
Gregg Boundary Trail
easy · 1.15 mi · 200 ft gain
Corral Rock Trail
moderate · 1.41 mi · 514 ft gain
Lower Dadd Gulch
moderate · 7.04 mi · 1257 ft gain
Things to Do
Campgrounds & Shelters
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