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People here like to explore and play outdoors. It's our lifestyle. Any time of year is a good time for an outing to one of these great destinations near Fort Collins.
GATEWAY NATURAL AREA
5216 Poudre Canyon Highway | (970) 407-1106 fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/gateway The kind of place you will want to bring your family for a day in the mountains. Gateway Natural Area is where the North Fork of the Poudre River joins the main Poudre River and features hiking trails, a designated launch area for kayaks and canoes, fishing, picnic tables with grills, informational kiosks and a natural playground.
HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR AND MOUNTAIN PARK (970) 679-4554 horsetoothreservoir.com
A 6.5-mile-long reservoir, surrounded by over 2,000 acres of public land and more than 25 miles of non-motorized recreational trails. Lakeside camping at the South Bay Campground, boating, wake boarding/water skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and bicycling.
LORY STATE PARK
(970) 493-1623 parks.state.co.us/parks/lory Eleven miles from Fort Collins, you can explore wide open scenic terrain in an adventurous landscape with 26 miles of scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Rock climbing and bouldering routes, back country camping, and picnicing.
2021-2022 VISITORS GUIDE
HIGH ALTITUDE – BE AWARE Fort Collins sits approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, so visitors should take some precautions. There’s less oxygen at high altitude, so take it easy and remember to drink plenty of water. If you’re going to be outdoors, remember to apply sunscreen. Skin burns easily in the thin air.
CACHE LA POUDRE The Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway is recognized as one of Colorado’s premier scenic highways. To get there take U.S. Highway 287 north to Colorado Highway 14. The Cache La Poudre is Colorado’s only designated “Wild and Scenic” river. See page 46 for more on this popular outdoor recreation destination.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (970) 586-1206 nps.gov/romo
Just 35 miles southwest of Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass majestic mountains, tundra wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and over 300 miles of hiking trails. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road (the highest paved road in the US), which crests over 12,000 feet, including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds.
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