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Prairie Welcome Trail

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 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Brighton
  5. Barr Lake State Park
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“A quick loop through a Colorado prairie. ”

Rob M.
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0.9

Miles

1.4

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Point to Point

5,109' 1,557 m

High

5,101' 1,555 m

Low

4' 1 m

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9' 3 m

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Features Birding · Wildflowers

Description

The Prairie Welcome Trail departs from the Barr Lake Nature Center parking lot. The trail heads into the prairie and features a handful of wildlife observation points for good viewing locations.

Guided tours are available, check with the visitors station for a schedule.

Flora & Fauna

Native and introduced grasses, prairie dogs, and toads can all be seen from the wildlife viewing points.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of Barr Lake

Land Manager: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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Rob M.
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in Barr Lake State Park

#1,597

in Colorado

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Jan 23, 2021
Michael Schieferecke
Walked both the Prairie Welcome Trail and the Nature Trail. 1.7mi — 0h 49m

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