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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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2.5

(14)

riders

Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

01:14

21.7km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: May 26, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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355 m

Sheldon Lake

Highlight • Lake

This little lake in Fort Collins City Park has a paved lake path which circumnavigates the water, taking you on a loop along the bank.

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6.96 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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10.1 km

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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10.6 km

Butterfly Woods

Highlight • Forest

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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11.1 km

Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

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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16.3 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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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

5.85 km

4.73 km

2.46 km

170 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

5.98 km

4.52 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

36°C

14°C

14 %

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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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Cache la Poudre River

Poudre Trail

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