This trail is located west of Fort Collins in the Rawah Wilderness. It follows Medicine Bow Divide from Ute Pass south to the Link Trail.

Access the Medicine Bow Trail from the Rawah, Link, or McIntyre Creek/Ute Pass Trails. The trail follows the Medicine Bow Divide from Ute Pass south to join the Link Trail near McIntyre Lake. the trail is difficult to follow at some points. Views of North Park, the Laramie River Valley, Wyoming, and rocky Mountain National Park are available at numerous places along the trail.

Directions: From Fort Collins, Travel about 59 miles west on Hwy 14; take County Road 103 (Laramie River Road) and access the Medicine Bow Trail from the Rawah, Link, or McIntyre Creek/Ute Pass Trails.

Elevation: 10,500 feet

Ending Elevation: 9,870 feet

Elevation Gain: 630 feet

Distance: 11.0 miles

Usage: Light

Difficulty: Moderate

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