Magpie Meander Natural Area
Description
Visit Magpie Meander and you’ll discover a wooded area with a small stream and pond. It's location adjacent to Soft Gold Park makes Magpie Meander ideal for a family picnic and easy nature exploration. There is an accessible fishing pier too. A new trail connects to McMurry Natural Area and the Poudre River Trail.
When you visit Magpie Meander look for it's namesake the magpie, as well as great blue herons, red-tailed hawks and downy woodpeckers. You might also see rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and mule deer, as well as painted turtles and plains garter snakes. What a lively place!
Trails
0.16 miles natural surface with connection to McMurry Natural Area.
Hours
5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Directions
Park at Soft Gold Park, the west end of Hickory Street or trail access from McMurry Natural Area and the Poudre River Trail.
Activities & Events
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- Free educational programs at Magpie Natural Area are available for groups by request, call the Master Naturalist Program at 970-416-2480 or email .
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