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Natural Areas Trail Conditions and Finder

This page will be updated as conditions change.

To keep up with the latest trail closures visit COTREX: https://trails.colorado.gov/

Trail Conditions #

Natural Area Status & Details
Arapaho Bend

Sections of trail in the central portion of Arapaho Bend will be closed beginning the week of July 22nd, until further notice. Closures are due to construction related to the extension of the Poudre River Trail. Please respect the closures.

Bobcat Ridge

Parts of Bobcat Ridge have reopened after the Alexander Mountain Fire. Check COTREX for updates at trails.colorado.gov

Gateway

Fire restrictions are in place at Gateway Natural Area in accordance with Larimer County. For more information see https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2024/07/31/larimer-county-adopts-fire-restrictions.

Soapstone Prairie

Plover Trail closed April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025. This closure occurs annually from April - July to minimize impact to nesting birds and will be extended this year due to construction and trail re-alignment.

All other trails are open! Enjoy your natural areas!

Parking Lot Cameras #

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Webcam

Coyote Ridge Natural Area Webcam

Gateway Natural Area Parking Lot Webcam

Gateway Natural Area Entrance Webcam

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, Michaud Lane Parking Lot Webcam


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How To Learn More #

Rangers monitor conditions at closed trails daily, and reopen as soon as conditions allow. Trail closures are posted here and:

  • COTREX
  • You can call the on-duty Ranger, 970-416-2147

Paved trails such as the Spring Creek Trail, Mason Trail and Poudre River Trail are managed by City of Fort Collins Parks. Conditions are posted on COTREX.