McIntosh Lake Trail

3.7 ( 15 )

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3.7 mile 6.0 kilometer point to point
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 33' 10 m
Descent: -50' -15 m
High: 5,107' 1,557 m
Low: 5,073' 1,546 m

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Avg Grade: 0% (0°)
Max Grade: 3% (2°)

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“A nice trail around the lake.”

— B-climber .

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly Easy, nearly level path is paved on the eastern and southern sections. There are scattered playgrounds and sandy "boat launch" areas where the little ones can wade in the water.

Description

The McIntosh Lake Trail is half paved, and half gravel. It encircles the lake, usually very close to the shoreline and is a popular place to walk, jog or bike. There are multiple places to access the trail with official parking lots as marked on this map, but also ample on-street parking along the south side. This is a dammed lake with the southwest corner forming the retailing wall. From most places along the path you get great views of Mount Meeker and Long's Peak to the west.

Flora & Fauna

Keep an eye out for a wide array of wildlife, including prairie dogs, blue herons, red foxes, and bald eagles. Cottonwoods.

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Land Manager: City of Longmont

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Sep 14, 2019

Aug 12, 2019

Kim Ehlert

Walked several mornings

Aug 10, 2019

Jul 6, 2019

2.3mi

Jun 11, 2018

Feb 25, 2018

3.5mi

Feb 17, 2018

Brought my dog, Bradley. We enjoyed the lovely views. 3.7mi

Oct 8, 2017

Jul 18, 2017

Sunset run with a beautiful view of the mountains. 3.9mi — 0h 34m

Jan 1, 2017

Jamie Miller Gilgren

3.7mi

Jun 7, 2016

Trail Ratings

3.7 from 15 votes

#1

in Longmont

#6671

Overall

3.7 from 15 votes

5 Star		27%
4 Star		33%
3 Star		27%
2 Star		13%
1 Star		0%

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#1

in Longmont

#592

in Colorado

#6,671

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Longs Peak from McIntosh Lake Trail at sunrise

Longs Peak from McIntosh Lake Trail at sunrise

Longs Peak and Mount Meeker behind the Agricultural Heritage Center.

Longs Peak and Mount Meeker behind the Agricult…

Looking west towards the snowy high peaks.

Looking west towards the snowy high peaks.

Nice spot to fish or have a picnic.

Nice spot to fish or have a picnic.

Bridge spanning the Oligarchy (irrigation) Ditch.

Bridge spanning the Oligarchy (irrigation) Ditch.

Enjoying a stroll around McIntosh Lake.

Enjoying a stroll around McIntosh Lake.

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