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Poudre Trail – Bridge over Poudre River loop from City Park

Poudre Trail – Bridge over Poudre River loop from City Park

Moderate

3.2

(12)

riders

Poudre Trail – Bridge over Poudre River loop from City Park

02:58

47.5km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.83 km for 84 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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355 m

Sheldon Lake

Highlight • Lake

This little lake in Fort Collins City Park has a paved lake path which circumnavigates the water, taking you on a loop along the bank.

Tip by

5.74 km

The Poudre Trail is a beautiful place for biking along the Poudre River. The river changes personality through the seasons from quiet and calm to loud and raging, so each visit can be a different experience.

Tip by

6.52 km

Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

This section of the Poudre Trail crosses an amazing box bridge made out of wood and steel beams just past the Butterfly Woods Natural Area. In this riparian (riverside) forest …

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6.89 km

Lions' Open Space

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful, clean park along the La Poudre River with ample parking and access to the paved Poudre River Trail.

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41.4 km

Salyer Natural Area

Nature Reserve

42.5 km

Bridge over Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over the river, for pedestrians and cyclists.

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43.6 km

Old Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

Old Town Square is in the heart of downtown Fort Collins. This quaint part of town is full of great restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, and amazing public art and …

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44.5 km

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Highlight • Monument

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has exhibits on history, science, and culture, making it an engaging museum for visitors of all ages. Visitors can find information on dinosaurs, Native American artifacts, pioneer life, and the local environment.

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

12.8 km

10.7 km

2.46 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

15.2 km

12.8 km

2.80 km

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

12°C

35 %

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Poudre Trail – Bridge over Poudre River loop from City Park

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Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

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Bridge over Poudre River

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