McIntosh Lake – McIntosh Lake loop from McIntosh Lake

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3.21km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Parking

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635 m

McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

The McIntosh lake offers several miles of walking and cycling path. Families can find a nice playground area and you can also bring your non motorized boat to paddle around the lake. From the eastern lakeside you also have great views into the Rocky Mountains.

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1.08 km

McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

McIntosh Lake is a beautiful reservoir in Longmont that offers 3.5 miles of easy walking trails and fantastic views of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker. It's popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, as well as paddle-boarders, kayakers, canoers (only non-motorized boats are allowed). Perhaps because ban on motor boats, McIntosh Lake is a great area to see wildlife including, prairie dogs, bald eagles, pelicans, and other water birds. The Oligarchy Ditch Greenway connects to McIntosh Lake, which is a great way for cyclists to access this area.

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2.50 km

View of McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

With dogs and bikes allowed on the trails, boats and fishing allowed on the water, and picnic areas with restrooms, McIntosh Lake is a popular public reservoir that is open an hour before sunrise until an hour after sunset each day.

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