Natural Areas
Physical Address: 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Current Features
Fall Program Guide is here!
Discover your natural areas with a guide on a tour, hike, or educational program. The Fall Program Guide has an events calendar and includes schedules for:
Learn about the Cache La Poudre RiverWatch the video, Nature of the Poudre River (about 1. 5 hrs long) or take a Nature of the Poudre River Tour. Find the tour schedule in the Fall Program Guide. New Natural Areas Map AvailableMaps can be found at natural area trailheads, by stopping by the Natural Areas Program office (directions at top of page), at the City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department (215 N. Mason) or request that one be sent to you by emailing
About Us
Most Fort Collins natural areas are open for your enjoyment and recreation from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. except for Bobcat Ridge Natural Area and Gateway Natural Area which are both open from dawn to dusk. Natural areas are funded by citizen-initiated city and county sales taxes. The funds from these taxes, by law, are dedicated to the Natural Areas Program and may not be used for other parts of the city government. The Natural Areas Program’s mission is to conserve and enhance lands with existing or potential natural area values, lands that serve as community separators, agricultural lands, and lands with scenic values. Conservation of natural habitats and features is the highest priority while providing education and recreation for the Fort Collins community. Why Are Natural Areas Important?Natural Areas are valuable for many reasons!
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