Explore the 101 miles of the Cache la Poudre North Park Scenic Byway starting in Fort Collins and the Cache NHA where you can spend a day exploring historic landmarks, art, and culture before enjoying the brewery and nightlife scene. Follow the byway as it winds its way along Colorado’s only designated Wild and Scenic River. This national designation preserves the river in its natural, free-flowing state to protect ecosystems and wildlife. This part of the Cache la Poudre River is known for its breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing and is a hot spot for hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The three-hour byway drive climbs through the canyon to the 10,276-foot Cameron Pass, where it intersects with the Colorado State Forest, a 70,000-acre preserve of glaciated mountains and evergreen thickets. The stunning views stretch down into the bowl-shaped basin of North Park and the byway ends in the charming town of Walden, in the heart of North Park. North Park, once a favorite bison grazing ground, remains heavily populated with deer, antelope, elk, moose, beaver and coyote; migrating waterfowl flock to the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. Plan your trip.