Hiking West Branch Trail provides an excellent opportunity to access the wildly scenic beauty of the Rawah Wilderness. The Rawah Wilderness is a bit of a hidden gem located about 75 miles west of Fort Collins in northern Colorado. This area has been carved and shaped by glaciers creating a dramatic landscape of high peaks and beautiful cirque lakes. Hiking West Branch Trail leads to a number of these incredible features. Or take one of the trail branches to reach the many other worthwhile destinations that can be found throughout the Rawah Wilderness.