Bike Trails

Biking Around FOCO

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Colorado State University and the City of Fort Collins are a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community, one of only five in the country. The campus has more than 17,000 bicycle parking spaces, separated bicycle trails, three underpasses onto campus, and great wayfinding to help students navigate on campus.

IN TOWN TRAILS: FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL

The Fossil Creek Trail runs between the Spring Creek Trail and Fossil Creek Reservoir. This trail is perfect if you are hoping to spot some wildlife during your visit as the trail cuts through the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, Pineridge, Redtail Grove and Two Creeks Natural areas.

MASON TRAIL

This trail is best if you are looking for a safe way to navigate Fort Collins on your bike without encountering motorists. Running through the CSU campus and almost four miles from Prospect Road to south of Harmony Road, this is a great option for those who prefer to bike instead of drive.

POUDRE TRAIL

This scenic trail stretches for more than 10 miles from Overland Trail at Lyons Park to East Drake Road at the Environmental Learning Center along the Cache la Poudre River. This trail is expected to expand toward I-25 over the next several years.

POWER TRAIL

The Power Trail begins at Edora Park in east Fort Collins and continues south to Golden Meadows Park, north of Harmony Road for more than three miles. This scenic trail runs along the historic Union Pacific Railroad.

SPRING CREEK TRAIL

This trail stretches from west Drake Road and meanders along the edge of Spring Creek for more than six miles until its confluence with the Cache la Poudre River, at which point the Spring Creek Trail connects with the Poudre Trail.

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BIKE TRAIL MAPS

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