HIKING AND BIKING
Local Trails Colorado State University and the City of Fort Collins are a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community. The campus has more than 18,000 bicycle parking spaces, separated bicycle trails, three underpasses onto campus, and great wayfinding to help visitors navigate our campus. Off campus there are miles of trails to explore the city and enjoy the outdoors. Visitors to our community are encouraged to explore on a Spin bike-share bicycle which can be found using the Spin app.
Did You Know? Fort Collins has over 285 miles of biking trails and a variety of self-guided tours such as the “Bike the Sites” collection, which includes the Brewery Tour, Environmental Learning Tour, and the Historic Homes Tour. Fort Collins also has five Bikeway Bingo Challenges. When completed, you’ll be able to expertly navigate Fort Collins’ extensive bikeway network!
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Fort Collins has a lot to offer, one of which is getting outside and back into nature. With hundreds of miles of trails it’s easy to find a hike for both novice and experienced hikers. With Lory State Park and Horsetooth Reservoir just a short drive from town there are plenty of opportunities. For hiking trails in the park, visitors will need to purchase a day pass upon arrival to the trailheads. For hikes near the reservoir, look for pay-to-park kiosks in the lots with some free lots along the way.
Hiking trails HORSETOOTH FALLS
RESERVOIR RIDGE TRAIL
COYOTE RIDGE TRAIL
HORSETOOTH ROCK
WILCOX TRAIL
KELLY FLATS ROAD
POUDRE RIVER TRAIL
HORSETOOTH OUTER LOOP
HOWARD TRAIL:
ARTHUR'S ROCK TRAIL
Distance: 2.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Distance: 4.1 miles Difficulty: Easy Distance: 1.4 miles Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4.8 Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6.4 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 9.4 miles Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Hard Distance: 3.4 miles Difficulty: Hard
fcgov.com/parks/trails COTREX: trails.colorado.gov/@fctrails
No bike, no problem. Residents, students and visitors can borrow a bike from the Fort Collins Bike Share program. Experience Fort Collins and the trails on one of the shared e-bike and e-scooter stations around town. To reserve and start using bike share download the Spin app. For more information on Bike Share: fcgov.com/fcmoves/bikeshare
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If you want to see more of the city via bicycle or are new to biking, Fort Collins has some amazing trails that are easy to ride with beautiful views along the way.
POWER TRAIL
3.9 miles 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.
POUDRE TRAIL
12.3 miles This scenic trail stretches 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. poudretrail.org
MASON TRAIL
4.5 miles 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.
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL
8.7 miles The paved Fossil Creek Trails take riders on a scenic route on the south side of Fort Collins, passing by the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area where you can see many different types of birds and other wildlife. Along the way riders will be able to access picnic areas, play areas, and other recreational amenities.
SPRING CREEK TRAIL
7.8 miles This trail stretches from West Drake Road and meanders along the edge of Spring Creek for more than six miles until its confluence with Cache la Poudre River, at which point the Spring Creek Trail connects with the Poudre Trail. For more information on bike trails: fcgov.com/parks/trails or CORTEX: trails.colorado.gov
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