About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain30 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadTrail Ridge Road, Kawuneeche Valley
SurfaceLevel gravel road, accessible
Best seasonThe grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The cabins are only open during the summer season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe distance from the parking area for the Holzwarth Historic Site to most of the buildings is 0.5 miles via a flat, gravel trail. Vehicles are not allowed to drive on this path. During the winter season, the trail to the Holzwarth Historic Site is not plowed or shoveled. Access is available by snowshoes or cross-country skis.
What you'll see 🦌 Wildlife🏛️ Historic site

Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family for multiple generations from the 1910s to the 1970's. The Holzwarth Historic Site is located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from Kawuneeche Visitor Center. In 1917, John and Sophia Holzwarth used the Homestead Act of 1862 to make a home high in the Rocky Mountains. Immigrants from Germany, their story is like many people who have dealt with major changes in their lives, yet persevered and left a legacy of their heritage. The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round. During the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), enjoy seeing the interior of several historic cabins at the site. For more detailed information, check out the self-guided tour found in the NPS App.

Tips
Level and accessible. The cabins are open in summer with living history staff. The valley here is prime moose ground at dusk.
Location

Trail Ridge Road, Kawuneeche Valley

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