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Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

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United States
Colorado
Larimer County

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

Easy

4.8

(7201)

14,665

riders

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

01:33

23.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

Highlight • Trail

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area in Fort Collins, CO, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and running. The area features …

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5.45 km

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

Nature Reserve

3

8.95 km

This section of the Poudre Trail crosses an amazing box bridge made out of wood and steel beams just past the Butterfly Woods Natural Area. In this riparian (riverside) forest …

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4

9.41 km

Butterfly Woods

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Originally a small fruit agriculture area, this spot has transformed into a riverside forest over the years. The trail running alongside is a favorite among hikers, runners, and bikers. True …

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5

9.53 km

Poudre Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Poudre Trail is a beautiful place for biking along the Poudre River. The river changes personality through the seasons from quiet and calm to loud and raging, so each visit can be a different experience.

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6

13.1 km

Cache la Poudre River

Highlight • River

Known locally as 'Poudre', the Cache la Poudre River is a wonderful sight all along the Poudre Trail. The name of the river comes from French-Canadians, who hid their store …

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7

16.7 km

McMurry Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Nestled along the Poudre River, Fort Collins' McMurry Natural Area offers runners an easy escape into nature right in town. Meandering trails loop through tranquil ponds and wide open meadows …

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

5.32 km

1.19 km

675 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

8.27 km

5.57 km

222 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

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Monday 19 October

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