Natural Areas Trail Conditions and Finder
This page will be updated as conditions change.
Trail Conditions #
Maxwell Maxwell Natural Area is Closed to All Activities due to wet and muddy conditions. Please respect the closure. |
Reservoir Ridge Reservoir Ridge Natural Area is Closed to All Activities due to wet and muddy conditions. Please respect the closure. |
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. |
The Coterie Prairie Dogs at The Coterie Natural Area require management to maintain public safety. The population will be reduced by trapping and donating to the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program and lethal management. A much smaller prairie dog colony will remain at The Coterie. No closures of the Spring Creek Trail will be necessary. |
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.