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Briggsdale, Colorado

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A small town with just west of the Pawnee National Grassland, in the northeastern plains of Colorado. Established in 1909 by a local farmer, the town remains tiny with residential homes, historic churches, and one area gas station.

Briggsdale resides at an elevation of 4,865 feet in Weld County.

Main Attractions

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Historic Briggsdale Motor Co., photo: Jessica Hughes

Pawnee Pioneer Trail Scenic & Historic Byway – From town, hop on HWY 14, the historic byway to the Pawnee National Grassland. As one of Colorado’s natural prairie landscapes, this wide-open space is great for exploring wildlife, nature, and beautiful scenery. Hiking can be enjoyed at the Pawnee Buttes Trail.

Pawnee National Grassland – Recreational activities can be enjoyed at Pawnee National Grassland such as hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting (with restrictions), and camping.

Recreation

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Sunset in Briggsdale, CO, photo: Jessica Hughes

Camping: Read about the camping near Briggsdale and Pawnee National Grassland.

Briggsdale CO Church
Church in Briggsdale.

Activities near Briggsdale

Federal Lands:

  • Pawnee National Grassland

Scenic Drives:

  • Pawnee Pioneers Trails Byway

Towns:

  • Ault (23mi)
  • Greeley (30mi)
  • Grover (22mi)
  • Fort Morgan (54mi)

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