GC5W0ZW Traditional Cache The Tree of Life
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro Micro | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 3 out of 5
By: TygerJones @ | Hide Date: 05/21/2015 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N40° 31.975 W105° 10.861 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Access or parking fee  Scenic view  Significant hike  Available at all times  Available during winter  Parking available  Drinking water nearby  Public restrooms nearby  Picnic tables nearby  Needs maintenance  Medium hike (1km-10km) 

The Tree of Life is an amazing adventure. You will get tired making your way up there but the pay off and view is more than worth it. You will have an outstanding view of the mountain roads and you can look back on the entire trail you took to get there.

Did I mention you will literally be standing on top of a waterfall? On your way down you can take the lower route and view the waterfall when it's flowing.

It's about a 1.2 Mile hike that goes up about 1,000 feet over the course. You will cross a small bridge, get an outstanding view the entire way, and maybe even get to see some friendly wildlife along the way.

Of all the trails this mountain has to offer, this is the shortest, but it can still have it's challenges. Fear not, you will be on the trail the entire way until you get to the end point.

If the water is flowing you may even get to experience the fun of crossing a small river. (Don't worry, it's not deep at all.)

Permission obtained from Larimer County Natural Resources on this cache placement

Additional Waypoints

P15W0ZW - Horsetooth Parking
N 40° 31.423 W 105° 10.898
Don't forget to grab a parking permit. They are usually good for 2 days. $6
R15W0ZW - Nice view both directions.
N 40° 31.553 W 105° 10.695
Great place to see the dear grazing.
T15W0ZW - Start of trail
N 40° 31.446 W 105° 10.849
You will need to take the trail to the right as you are heading towards the map from the parking lot. Make sure you grab a map if you like w/ rules and regulations.
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 Additional Waypoints (3)

CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
P15W0ZWHorsetooth Parking Parking Area Don't forget to grab a parking permit. They are usually good for 2 days. $6  05/22/2015 N 40° 31.423 W 105° 10.898 1.02 kms S 
R15W0ZWNice view both directions. Reference Point Great place to see the dear grazing. 05/22/2015 N 40° 31.553 W 105° 10.695 0.82 kms S 
T15W0ZWStart of trail Trailhead You will need to take the trail to the right as you are heading towards the map from the parking lot. Make sure you grab a map if you like w/ rules and regulations. 05/22/2015 N 40° 31.446 W 105° 10.849 0.98 kms S 

 Hints

Always follow to signs that stats (Top of falls) when you get far enough in. There should be at least 2 that you need to pay attention to when you get near the falls.Once you cross the small river you will need to go up the side of the rock and look for the smallest tree, at the highest point on that rock structure, on the lowest branch.

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7 Logs: Found it 2  Didn't find it 5  

Didn't find it 07/05/2019 By nathanspappy
Just lazy, I guess.

Didn't find it 06/18/2019 By Delude scouts
DNF fun hike.

Didn't find it 07/15/2018 By SaraB04
Great hike still!

Didn't find it 07/02/2018 By Reikilove420
Don’t think we actually even made it to ground zero.... but it was a beautiful day to explore and enjoy one another’s company. Thanks for pointing us in this direction!

Found it 05/11/2018 By panipeg
DNF. Beautiful hike though.

Found it 04/01/2018 By seandwe
Great view

Didn't find it 03/15/2018 By Bike&Hike77
Didn't spend too much time searching after getting here and reading the most recent logs. Nice place though.