Redtail Grove Natural Area

Description

Red-tailed hawks love it, and you will too. This site connects the Mason Street Trail to Fossil Creek Trail with an underpass under U.S. Hwy 287/College Ave for safe travel.

In addition to recreational enjoyment on the trail, this natural area provides visual relief for those traveling on U.S. Hwy. 287 south of Harmony Road.

Eighty one species of birds have been seen here including its namesake, red-tailed hawks (which nested here from 1990 – 2001 and again in 2005), ferruginous hawks, northern saw-whet owls, and yellow-bellied sapsuckers.

Trails and Directions

The Mason Street Trail/Fossil Creek Trail is the only access to the site. Nearest parking is at Mason Street park and ride (west end of Fairway Lane).

Hours

5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Activities & Events

• Fort Collins Natural Areas Program Program and Activity Guide May-October 2009 (pdf).
• Free educational programs at Redtail Grove Natural Area are available for groups by request, call the Master Naturalist Program at 970-416-2480 or email .

Related Information

• Fossil Creek Natural Areas Management Plan