Beyond Comanche to the south lies Rocky Mountain National Park. The Cache la Poudre River tumbles over cascades or runs quietly in pools for over 10 miles on the north and west. The interior of the area, however, is easily accessible with few spots more than five miles from a trailhead. For a taste of this area, take the Zimmerman Trail which travels about three miles before reaching Sheep Creek, one of the least visited and most rugged sections of the Wilderness. Comanche Peak is drained to a large extent by the Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River which, with the Little South Fork, combine to form Colorado's only Wild and Scenic River drainage.
Trout fishing can be good in several lakes and streams, and the rivers.
Members of a large elk herd are often seen, and blessed humans are given a rare glimpse of several moose in the area. This Wilderness receives heavy human use. From Fort Collins, CO, take State Route 14 north and west approximately 40 miles to the Zimmerman Trail which leads into the area's most remote region. Prior to the trailhead, turning south on Crown Point Road leads to several other trailheads. Click here to find out how.