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Cascade Mountain, Bowen Pass, Bowen Lake Loop - Hiking trail near Granby, Colorado, United States - Description
The trail begins as an old road that is also ATV (all terrain vehicle) accessible. Cross over a few small streams, look for the elephants head flowers before coming to a fork in the trail. Take the fork to the right, the Blue Ridge Trail. The trail will take you through meadows and then old growth spruce/fir forest before reaching the ridgeline. After about half a mile on the ridge there are spectacular views of Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and the Indian Peak Wilderness. Continue on the ridge past the trail down to Bowen Lake. The distance to Cascade Mountain from Bowen Lake is about 5.5 miles.
From Granby take U.S. Highway 34 to County Road 4. Take County Road 4 for three miles. Take the fork to the right (Forest Service Road, FSR 120 or Kawuneeche Road) towards the Never Summer Wilderness to the North Supply Trailhead.
Location just below the Green Lane Lake. Just makes you want to go fishing or just sit with your in the water.
A nice day to enjoy. Notice the fisherman on the bottom right of the picture. Location was just below the Green Lane Park.
Passing under the bridge that carries Route 113 over both the trail and Perkiomen Creek. In addition to having a low clearance, the trail passes close to the creek, with no guide rail. Caution is advised.
Reflective waters of Perkiomen Creek in midsummer, as seen from the trail bridge between Central Perkiomen Valley Park and Graterford. Taken July 2016.
Sign alerting trail users to be alert for loose rocks on the segment south of Arcola. Taken June 2016.
The rural environment along the trail near Upper Indian Head Road gives users the impression that they are much further out in the countryside from the surrounding Philadelphia suburbs than they really are.
After following Upper Indian Head Road for a quarter-mile, the trail again turns north next to an old bridge abutment.
A relic from the days of the RR, this abutment can be seen immediately west of the junction between the trail and Upper Indian Head Road.
The trail follows a brief concurrency with Upper Indian Head Road north of Lower Perkiomen Valley Park. Trail users should pay close attention to the signs on this section.
This stone wall can be seen along the trail along the section just north of Lower Perkiomen Valley Park.
Looking north along the trail, on left, at the restrooms in Central Perkiomen Valley Trail. As the4 parking lot makes clear, the park serves as an excellent trailhead.
One of the amenities that trail users will find in Central Perkiomen Valley Park are these restrooms, complete with running water and flush toilets. The sign makes it clear horses are not permitted near these facilities.
The trail parallels an access road on the north side of Central Perkiomen Valley Park. Why is the woman riding her bike on the road and not the adjacent trail? Taken Apr. 2016.
After passing in front of the stone home, the trail against turns away from Route 29, heading down a hill. Springtime blossoms are blooming!
Trail running along the banks of the Perkiomen Creek south of Schwenksville. Trail users should be careful on this section, since there are no safety fences guarding against the steep slopes to the creek below.
Looking north from the trail crossing at Route 73. The pocket park doubles as a junction between the trail and the sidewalk that follows Routes 29 and 73 into Schwenksville, which veers up the ramp to the left. Taken Apr. 2016.
A relic from the old railroad, this telegraph pole near Arcola is difficult to spot since it blends in with the surrounding trees.
Another view of the trail crossing at Arcola Road. The bike lane that continues west along the road is also visible here.
Construction of a new bridge that will carry Arcola Road over the Perkiomen Creek could be seen from the trail in July 2015.
The trail crosses a private driveway immediately south of Cider Mill Road, then reenters the woods heading towards The Colony at Valley Forge development and Lower Perkiomen Valley Park. Taken July 2015.
The trail briefly reenters the woods after crossing Arcola Road. However, another at-grade crossing with Cider Mill Road is only about 1500 feet further along. Taken July 2015.
Crossing Arcola Road. Cyclists also have the option of turning west here along the bike lane that follows the road.
Sign marking the eastern terminus of the Arcola Road bike lane at the intersection with the trail. Taken July 2015.
It may not be as nice as an offroad greenway, but Arcola Road has its own bike lane that extends west from its intersection with the trail, demonstrating another step that Montgomery County has taken to become bicycle-friendly.
These drainage pipes sticking out of the east side of the trail over the Perkiomen Creek remind me of guns on the sides of an old ship. Taken July 2015.
Winding along the Perkiomen Creek between Yerkes and Arcola on a midsummer evening. Taken July 2015.
Bench between the trail and banks of the Perkiomen Creek south of Yerkes. After passing through built-up areas in and around Collegetown, this section is remote and serene. Taken July 2015.
Left over from the days of the RR, these rock formations can be seen lining the section of trail that follows the Perkiomen Creek from Yerkes south toward Arcola.
Situated in the woods north of Yerkes, this abandoned and ruined home is one of the stranger sites along the trail. It's modern design indicates it can't be that old, and the high basement walls make it look like something out of a horror movie.
Located between Perkiomen Woods and Yerkes, these lush, dense woods almost make you forget you are in the Philly suburbs. Taken July 2015.
After passing through the Perkiomen Woods development, the trail enters a straight, wooded stretch south to Yerkes. Taken July 2015.
Signs alerting trail users approaching the Perkiomen Blvd. crossing. Although the street is one of the rare cases where motorists must stop at the trail, cyclists and pedestrians should still be careful. Taken July 2015.
Another view from the trail in the Perkiomen Woods development. Who says suburbia has to be car-dependent?
Another shot in the Perkiomen Woods development, a suburb that has embraced the trail. Taken July 2015.
Passing condos in the Perkiomen Woods development south of Collegeville. The stop sign actually directs motorists on Perkiomen Blvd. to yield to trail users, showing how this subdivision has eagerly embraced their location on the greenway.
Looking west down Perkiomen Blvd. at the trail crossing in the Perkiomen Woods development. This section of the trail has a definite suburban feel.
The trail rejoins the old RR grade south of Collegeville, heading straight toward Arcola and Oaks. Taken July 2015.
This young woman and her dog were enjoying a hike on the trail on the south side of Collegeville on a warm, midsummer evening. Taken July 2015.
These benches and trash barrel are located at the sharp turn immediately southeast of the Route 29 intersection on the south side of Collegeville.
After crossing Route 29 on Collegeville's south side, the trail rejoins the old RR alignment and continues south toward Oaks. Taken July 2015.
The crosswalk that takes the trail across Route 29 is fading and needs repainted. It resumes off-road immediately to the east. Taken July 2015.
Like many intersections, the one where the trail crosses Route 29 on Collegeville's south side has been modified in recent years to make it more user-friendly to non-motorized traffic. However, this is still a very busy crossing and caution is advised.
Sign directing trail users north along the trail, through Collegeville's south side, to the downtown. This was taken immediately across the Route 29 intersection.
Located off the trail on Collegeville's south side, this CVS is a good place to stop for drinks or a snack.
Looking north along the trail from the Route 29 crossing on the south side of Collegeville. Taken July 2015.
In addition to providing maps and other trail-related information, this kiosk on the south side of Collegeville features notifications on upcoming events and local attractions. Taken July 2015.
Look close, and you can see the rabbit crouched by the side of the trail. This was taken on Collegeville's south side in July 2015.
Access path from the trail to a subdivision on the south side of Collegeville. Thanks to greenways like the Perkiomen Trail, communities like this can access each other, and travel all the way to center city Philadelphia completely off-road.
Narrow section of the trail between mini-storage and light industrial businesses on Collegeville's south side. Go slow and be mindful of oncoming trail users when passing through this section of the greenway. Taken July 2015.
Another view of the Collegeville Diner, seen immediately off the trail in downtown Collegeville. Taken July 2015.
If your trip on the trail has built up an appetite, check out this retro-50's style diner in downtown Collegeville.
Looking west along Main St. from the trail crossing in Collegeville. The trail has helped keep the downtown vibrant in summer, when many students at nearby Ursinus College are home. Taken July 2015.
The trailhead/pocket park in Collegeville is one of the nicest access points I have seen on a greenway. It really enhances the atmosphere in the downtown. Taken July 2015.
Looking down on busy Route 29, to which the trail provides a safe alternative for hikers and cyclists, from the east wall of the ravine north of Collegeville.
View of the trail, as seen from the top of the east wall of the ravine north of Collegeville. Taken July 2015.
View over the treetops, across Route 29, from atop the east wall of the old RR ravine north of Collegeville.
View atop the east wall of the RR ravine north of Collegeville. It's a straight drop down to Route 29, so be very careful when hiking up here. Taken July 2015.
This dirt path heads straight up the east wall of an old ravine from the RR days north of Collegeville. It's a difficult climb, but the view from the top makes this brief side hike well worth it. Taken July 2015.
The trail passes through several ravines left over from the days of the RR. This one is located just north of Collegeville.
The trail is literally just a step out the backdoor for the inhabitants of this home on Collegeville's north end.
The trail is well-shaded on the north side of Collegeville, making it a welcome refuge from the summer heat. Taken July 2015.
This stairway and sidewalk connect the trail to homes off Route 29 on the north end of Collegeville.
Patriotic-themed banners decorated the small park at the Collegeville trailhead in the summer. Taken July 2015.
Junction of the Perkiomen Trail, which heads due north from the Schuylkill River Trail, seen in the foreground, as seen from the restored RR bridge in Oaks. Taken July 2015.
View of the junction between the Perkiomen and Schuylkill River trails, as seen from the restored trestle in Oaks. The Perkiomen Trail extends north toward the Route 422 bridges.
Southern terminus of the Perkiomen Trail, which branches to the right, and the Schuylkill River Trail, which veers left.
Southern terminus of the trail in Oaks. Trail users can continue on the Schuylkill River Trail, either crossing the trestle and heading southeast toward Philly, or going west toward Phoenixville and Spring City.
Cyclists descending the Schuylkill River Trail from the restored trestle, passing the junction with the Perkiomen Trail in Oaks. Taken July 2015.
Cyclist rounding the bend on the Schuylkill River Trail at its junction with the Perkiomen Trail in Oaks.
Southern terminus of the trail at the Schuylkill River Trail, which circles up to the trestle if you go right and passes under it, continuing west toward Phoenixville, if you go straight. Taken July 2015.
The trail's southern terminus is in Oaks, where it intersects with the Schuylkill River Trail immediately north of an old RR trestle that has been refurbished to carry the latter trail and a local road.
Approaching the old RR trestle that has been refurbished to carry the Schuylkill River Trail and a local road across the Perkiomen Creek at the southern terminus in Oaks.
Southernmost portion of the trail, between Route 422 and the junction with the Schuylkill River Trail, which can be seen in the distance, in Oaks.
Looking north between the bridges that carry Route 422 over the trail and Perkiomen Creek in Oaks. Taken July 2015.
Another picture of the deer off the trail near Oaks. The trail, along with nearby Lower Perkiomen County and Valley Forge National parks and the Audubon conservation area, combine to form a huge greenbelt in the Philly suburbs. Taken July 2015.
Look close; you can see a deer in the brush off the trail. It did not take off when approached. Taken July 2015.
Looking north along the trail at the southern boundary of Lower Perkiomen County Park. Taken July 2015.
Its just a short distance from Lower Perkiomen County Park to Valley Forge, and the trail's southern terminus at the junction with the Schuylkill River Trail.
This flock of geese was greeting trail users (undoubtedly hoping for some breadcrumbs or other morsels) in Lower Perkiomen County Park. Taken July 2015.
Bike rental stand off the trail in Lower Perkiomen County Park. You just enter your credit card number and take a bike.
Looking north toward Graterford from a restored RR trestle along the trail. Taken on a beautiful day in May 2015.
The trail parallels Route 29 (Gravel Pike) for much of its length between Scwenksville and Collegeville.
Passing a PECO powerline corridor and substation south of Graterford. This corridor also forms a path for the Skippack Trail, which runs down on the opposite side of the Perkiomen, then turns east. Taken May 2015.
View of the caboose and miniature RR tracks on the property of the PA Live Steamers, located off the trail south of Graterford. Taken May 2015.
Another view of the junction of the Perkiomen and Skippack trails, as seen over the railing of the restored RR trestle. Taken May 2015.
View of the sharp, hair-pin turn on the trail immediately east of the restored trestle and the junction with the Skippack Trail. Taken May 2015.
Signs pointing the way at the junction of the Perkiomen and Skippack trails. The Perkiomen Trail initially continues straight before veering right towards Graterford, while the Skippack Trail goes left, passing under the restored RR trestle.
Approaching the junction of the Perkiomen and Skippack trails. The Perkiomen Trail continues straight and veers right toward Graterford, while the Skippack Trail branches to the left, passing under the restored trestle, seen on the far left.
Looking out on part of the Graterford Prison Farm, which the trail passes immediately north of a restored RR trestle.
Sign urging cyclists and in-line skaters to slow down through the hairpin turn south of Graterford. Taken May 2015.
This trestle, which was overlaid with a wooden deck when it was restored for trail use, is located just south of Graterford.
View of the junction between the Perkiomen and Skippack trails, seen from high above on the trestle south of Graterford. Taken May 2015.
Late spring and early summer are my favorite time of the year thanks to the warm, sunny weather and colorful, blooming plants. Taken May 2015.
Patio and pocket park outside Iggy's Pizza near Graterford, which actively advertises to trail users. Taken May 2015.
This large gazebo is located just off the trail near Graterford. It's perfect for warm, spring days like the one when this picture was taken in May 2015.
Kiosk at the Graterford Trailhead. The property of the PA Live Steamers can be seen in the background.
Early springtime sunset, seen from the trail on the hillside east of Schwenksville. Taken April 2015.
This couple was enjoying the warm, early spring weather on the restored RR bridge in Schwenksville. Taken April 2015.
This parking lot provides the best trail access in Schwenksville. It is located near the town's south end. Taken April 2015.
Located directly off the trail, this diner in Schwenksville is a great place to stop and eat. Taken April 2015.
With old buildings on one side and the creek on the other, this portion of the trail through Schwenksville is both shaded and scenic.
Woman crossing a restored railroad bridge in Schwenksville. The old railing from the days of the railroad can still be seen behind the newer, wooden ones built for the trail.
Looking east down the trail from Schwenksville, with the canal bridge seen in the background. Taken on a warm, early spring evening in April 2015.
Immediately after entering Schwenksville, the trail again turns south along the Perkiomen Creek's west bank and rejoins the old railroad line that it follows for most of its length. The old railroad grade can be seen on the right in this pic.
After the Perkiomen Creek and canal crossings, the trail enters Schwenksville from the east. Schwenksville Road, which becomes Park Ave. in the borough, is seen on the right. Taken April 2015.
As with the crossing of the Perkiomen Creek just to the east, the trail and road bridges over the canal are directly side-by-side.
After crossing Schwenksville Road, this smaller bridge carries the trail over a remnant of a long-abandoned canal that once followed the Perkiomen Creek. Taken April 2015.
After crossing the bridge over the Perkiomen Creek, the trail cuts across Schwenksville Road on this crosswalk. There are no traffic signals on the road and vehicles often go by at high speeds, so caution is advised.
Trail bridge (left) and Schwenksville Road bridge (right), seen side by side on the Perkiomen Creek's west bank. Taken April 2015.
Unlike in Spring Mount, where the trail and road share a bridge, they cross the Perkiomen Creek on separate, parallel bridges outside Schwenksville. The Schwenksville Road bridge can be seen from the trail here.
Approaching the larger of the two bridges along the trail on Schwenksville's east end. The larger bridge, seen ahead, crosses the Perkiomen Creek, immediately north of the one carrying Schwenksville Road.
Bollards along the trail east of Schwenksville. Light traffic is allowed on the small section behind the bollards, which follows an abandoned road that still doubles as a driveway to a nearby home.
Cyclists speeding down the hill toward Schwenksville should use caution because of the bollards just below the Perkiomen Creek crossing.
This fork is located on the hillside immediately east of Schwenksville. The main trail veers left, while the path that continues straight along an abandoned section of Park Ave. leads to the Cedar Road trailhead.
An abandoned stretch of Park Ave. was converted into a second access path from the trail to the Cedar Road trailhead.
Curious stone wall, with an American flag in the background, immediately across Cedar Road from the trailhead north of Schwenksville. Taken April 2015.
Sign at the junction of the Perkiomen Trail and one of the access paths that connects to the Cedar Road trailhead.
Mixed evergreen and deciduous forest atop the hill between Spring Mount and Schwenksville. Taken early April 2015.
Top of the large hill that the trail climbs between Spring Mount and Schwenksville. These signs warn of the steep grade ahead.
Despite the steep grade, the portion of the trail from Spring Mount Road south to Cedar Road is freshly paved, providing a fast, smooth ride. Taken April 2015.
After following the east bank of the Perkiomen for about a half-mile south of Spring Mount, the trail veers left and begins a steep ascent up a large hill. Taken April 2015.
Early evening sun shining through still-leafless trees south of Spring Mount. Taken early April 2015.
One of many couples who were enjoying strolls on the trail on a warm, early spring evening. Taken April 2015.
The trail diverges from the old rail line between Spring Mount and Schwenksvile. This section is not level, as this sign warns.
The trail passes a small ski resort just east of Spring Mount. Spring is finally here, so I don't think this snow will be around much longer. Taken April 2015.
After crossing the Perkiomen on the shared-use bridge in Spring Mount, the trail takes another sharp turn and heads south along the creek's east shore into the woods. Taken April 2015.
Taken on the side of a chemical toilet off the trail in Foy Park. I wouldn't want to be around when this queen is on her throne! I wonder if her husband is King John, lol!
Foy Park, located across Spring Mount Road from the trail on the east end of Spring Mount. Taken April 2015.
After descending the slope to Spring Mount Road, the trail takes a sharp turn east across the Perkiomen Creek.
Heading north from Spring Mount Road, the trail ascends a small slope back to the railroad grade. Taken April 2015.
The old railroad grade is still visible immediately south of Spring Mount Road. The trail descends to the road and takes a sharp turn left, crossing the Perkiomen Creek at this location.
Descending a slope to Spring Mount Road. The trail briefly diverges from the old railroad grade here, crossing the Perkiomen, then turning south along the creek's east bank. Cyclists should slow down while negotiating this slope. Taken Apr. 2015.
Trail users enjoying a warm evening at the start of the Easter holiday at the Spring Mount trailhead.
Couple enjoying the trail with their dog on a warm, early spring evening. Taken Apr. 2015 in Spring Mount.