As of Wednesday afternoon, at least five houses in the canyons Black Hollow area were totaled, including Joyce Sjogren's cabin along Black Hollow Road. [CDATA[ Otherwise known as the Million dollar highway, this section of Hwy 550 (map) travels north/south and connects Ridgeway and Silverton, Colorado. See the aspens quake in the breeze. On Wednesday, Joyce got a call from her neighbor following Tuesdays devastating flood, which is now being called the Black Hollow Flood by county emergency officials. Looking for more recent updates? All campgrounds and trailheads in the Poudre Canyon are closed and campgrounds will be gated, Roosevelt National Forest spokesperson Reghan Cloudman told the Coloradoan. Taste freshly caught fish. If you're into hiking, wildlife, history, relaxation, solitude and breathtaking scenery, then this area is a must-do. We cant get ahold of them, Laura said, but thats not unusual with spotty cell service in the canyon. Crews planned to search on foot and with drones, according to the sheriff's office. } The Poudre Rearing Unit produces millions of trout eggs and stocks 50,000 fish into Front Range public waters. The road tunnel craved out for the highway is a must picture. Smell the refreshing pines. Webcam Hirsig, Wyoming, USA - 34.9 miles from Poudre Park: Traffic and Weather - A view of the current traffic and weather situation. S. ** (W) Wilderness Areas - Camping prohibited within 200 ft. from any water or trail. googletag.cmd.push(function() { From there the highway proceeds up the rugged Cache la Poudre River Canyon. Gateway Natural Area, located 15 miles west of Fort Collins where the North Fork of the Poudre River meets the main river, is closed until further notice, Fort Collins Natural Areas tweeted Wednesday. The Kansas couple was en route to meet them but were delayed by a tire blowout. Please note: Due to limited cellular coverage, technical difficulties may impact DNR webcams. Pro Tip: To see moose, drive slowly along logging roads or state park routes. CONFESSIONAL BOOTH. For kayakers, the river between the Upper and Lower Picnic Rocks is the Poudres only beginner-level section. The canyon is inhabited along most of its length downstream from Kinikinik. Built in the 1930s, the lodge has been nicely restored and the old log cabins has still standing. Other than the rivers color, everything looked normal. else { In the center, interactive exhibits explain how moose and the parks other wildlife live. Flash flooding, debris flow, mudslides have been reported in Poudre Canyon in Northern Colorado, and mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Last year, it came close to being lost in the Cameron Peak Fire, but was saved by firefighters, she added. The Poudre Canyon is home to many of the "usual" mountain wildlife found in the central Rockies - mule deer, elk, black bear, fox, mountain lion, bighorn sheep, bobcat, moose, squirrels and rabbits - but it is also home to over a hundred species of birds and the unique looking tassel-eared squirrel. try { Hoosier Pass travels north/south along Hwy 9 (map) between Breckenridge and Fairplay, Colorado. It is the longest (1.7 miles) mountain tunnel and the highest point (11,158) on the Interstate Highway System. The venue offers two stages, an intimate indoor experience, and a 1,000-capacity amphitheater. The Arrowhead lodge is also a former lodge, turned in the NFS visitors center for this area. MusicBlizzard by RiotSouthern California by RiotLone Trail by Silent PartnerCome into the Woods by Silent PartnerGoing, Going, Gone by The 26ersThe Creek by Topher Mohr and Alex ElenaDaisy Dukes by Silent PartnerHeartland by Silent PartnerOld Friend by Silent PartnerLog Cabin by Silent PartnerSkinny Leonard by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/) Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/) She spoke of summers up the Canyon, jumping into the sawdust from the rafters in the ice . The narrows are spectaular! Restaurant; Concerts . googletag.defineSlot('/14641836/HOME_Tile_4_180x150', [[300, 250], [180, 150]], 'div-gpt-ad-1521561132993-3').addService(googletag.pubads()); The rock is made up of granite, gneiss, and [schist] which results in a wide range of rock quality - solid granite to complete choss (bring a helmet). // = 40) { Share sensitive information only Uncover Colorado | Sitemap | Advertise. One woman is confirmed dead and two men and one woman are confirmed missing, Larimer County Sheriff's Office Capt. That rain drained into the Black Hollow area and created a debris dam that burst, causing flash flooding and mudslides. Then it went back down again. Colorado's Highway 14 takes you west trough the beautiful Poudre Canyon. Water levels at Horsetooth Reservoir are in good shape for now, Stonecipher said. (The Poudre got its name when French-Canadian trappers hid cached their gunpowder during a blizzard.). He wasnt sure the information was accurate. ( This is my new favorite place but it is not for the feint of heart or people who like nightlife and socializing. Once those experiences soak your mind, stress will melt away. Highway 14 is openfor traffic, but the Poudre River remains closed. } Highway 14 through Poudre Canyon is narrow and often lacks shoulders. Its difficult to say exactly when the city will resume using Poudre River water, Stonecipher said. Note: If you have an emergency, please call 911. Cutthroat trout and introduced brown and rainbow trout are plentiful. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy your lunch. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Red Feather Historical Society toured the Poudre Canyon on August 20, 2014 with Sandra Case Lundt as our guide. "For those members, we are expecting outages that could last multiple days due to the damage in the area," PVREA wrote. We thoroughly enjoyed it!! [CDATA[> advagg_mod_3.count = 100; It runs just north of the Rocky Mountain National Park, and across the Rockies. North Delaneys fish can reach up to 25 inches and weigh more than eight pounds.