Gateway Natural AreaDescriptionGateway Natural Area is the kind of place you will want to bring your family for a day in the mountains and definitely a place you will be proud to say is part of Fort Collins. Gateway Natural Area (formerly Gateway Mountain Park) is the site of the city's old water filtration plant, where the North Fork of the Poudre River joins the main Poudre River. Visitors enjoy it because its tucked away from the noise of Highway 14 and Gateway is only 15 miles from Fort Collins! You'll find hiking trails, a designated launch area for kayaks and canoes, fishing, picnic tables with grills, and newly designed informational kiosks. A 100-person capacity shelter is available on a first-come, first serve basis or can be reserved (see below for guidelines). The parking fee at Gateway is $5 or an annual pass is available (see form below). TrailsThe Black Powder Trail is 3/4 mile, and climbs steeply to great views. The Overlook Trail is 1/4 mile and it climbs to the top of another good viewpoint. From Gateway, visitors may also hike to Seaman Reservoir, the trail begins at Gateway Natural Area and then enters Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado Division of Wildlife and City of Greeley property. HoursDawn to dusk. DirectionsGateway Natural Area is located at 5216 Poudre Canyon Highway (Hwy 14) or 5.2 miles west of Ted's Place on Hwy 14. Events & Activities
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