Easy hikes and walks in Weld County

Started in Downtown Windsor, easy free parking. Amazing ride, easy terrain with very slight elevation changes. Simple navigation with the Komoot app and Northern Colorado maps. No disappointments!! We even enjoyed lunch on Main Street after the ride.

Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado, a small park with a pond that is a popular spot for walking and birdwatching. The area features an easy walking path and an observation deck that juts out onto the water on the eastern side of the pond near the nature area's main entrance. Birdwatching is a major highlight at Jim Hamm Nature Area, as it serves as a habitat for a diverse array of bird species. The pond attract waterfowl, wading birds, and songbirds, making it a prime location for birdwatchers.

Mallard Pond sits in St. Vain State Park, surrounded by many other ponds, with St. Vrain River and Last Chance Ditch passing close by, offering views of the mountains in the background. The ponds in this area have many species of fish, with designated fishing spots close to the campsites. This specific pond has Mallard Campground close to it, with toilets available and RV sites.

The Cache La Poudre River runs 126 miles in length and is Colorado's only nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" river. It starts in Rocky Mountain National Park and ends at the confluence of the South Platte River near Greeley. The river's name in French translates to "cache of powder" and originated from French trappers hiding gunpowder along the river in the 1820s.

At this location, the Poudre River Trail crosses the Poudre River over a bridge. The Jones Ditch is one of the earliest ditches that are still operating today and is a typical canal for irrigation structures in the 1860s. Over three miles long, it supplied water for domestic use and irrigation and was named after William R. Jones, a steelmaking inventor and manager.

The Cache La Poudre River runs 126 miles in length and is Colorado's only nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" river. It starts in Rocky Mountain National Park and ends at the confluence of the South Platte River near Greeley. The river's name in French translates to "cache of powder" and originated from French trappers hiding gunpowder along the river in the 1820s.

Barefoot Lakes is a small community with a beautiful lake just at the door step. You can hike a 3-mile loop around the shimmering waters and watch birds that are resident to this area.

Saint Vrain State Park is a refugee for birds like the proud bald eagle and pelicans. Numerous ponds and the Last Chance Ditch provide an idyllic landscape for a hike close to nature. You can also come for fishing, camping or birding.