Michigan Ditch Snowshoe (A)

This Poudre Canyon trail features a gradual incline on a snow-covered jeep road that is used to maintain the Michigan Ditch, part of the trans-mountain water storage system that funnels water from the western slope to the front range. You get views of the Nokhu Crags, Never Summer Mountains, cabins and trees along a snowy landscape. The trail starts at Cameron Pass and can extend all the way to American Lakes but we will go about 2.5 miles up to the junction with the American Lakes trail and turn around for a 5- mile easy Class A snowshoe hike. Starting elevation is 10,248’ with about 350’ gain. Hike limit is 8 due to limited parking. Fully vaccinated hikers only please. Due to travel distance, plan on a full day. To ask questions or to sign up, contact Tom Bruch at tombruch1964@gmail.com.