Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

Description

Visitors to this foothills natural area enjoy its rugged trails, access to the 6.8 mile Foothills Trail, wildlife viewing opportunities and a feeling of remoteness- all close to Fort Collins. You’ll see dramatic rock outcroppings, grasslands, mountain mahogany shrubs and a few ponderosa pines. Views of the city and Horsetooth Reservoir are great from the trails!

Near the Michaud Lane entrance to Reservoir Ridge is Primrose Studio, a venue for small meetings (capacity 25) and education events. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and available by reservation. More information about Primrose Studio

Trails

About 3.5 miles of soft surface trail. Reservoir Ridge is the northern end of the 6.8 mile Foothills Trail. The Foothills Trail connects Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural areas. Trail markers show you the way. Biking on the Foothills Trail is for the experienced cyclist- the trail is challenging.

Hours

5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Directions

Parking lots on Centennial Drive/ CR 23 and at the west end of Michaud Lane.

Activities & Events

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