Horseshoe Park, Mountain meadow in Larimer County, US.
Horseshoe Park is a flat meadow within Rocky Mountain National Park situated at about 8,500 feet elevation and dotted with small lakes. The open grassland offers views toward the Mummy Mountain Range and remains one of the most accessible valleys in the park for visitors to explore.
The Horseshoe Inn operated at this location for 25 years until the federal government purchased the land and removed the building in 1931. During the 1930s, workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps then improved trails and developed campground facilities throughout the area.
A Civilian Conservation Corps camp operated from 1933 to 1942, with workers improving trails, removing affected trees, and developing campground facilities.
The West Horseshoe Park Pullout provides parking areas and access points for wildlife observation, particularly during early morning or late evening hours. The flat terrain suits visitors of various abilities who want to explore the meadow and surrounding landscape.
In July 1982, the Lawn Lake Dam failed and sent a massive surge of water through this valley toward Estes Park below. This disaster reshaped the landscape and remains a defining moment in the area's natural history.
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