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Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Cache la Poudre River

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Cache la Poudre River

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(4675)

17,443

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Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Cache la Poudre River

01:12

23.3km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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After 18.9 km for 201 m

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Start point

Parking

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3.93 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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4.31 km

Poudre Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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7.84 km

Cache la Poudre River

Highlight • River

Known locally as 'Poudre', the Cache la Poudre River is a wonderful sight all along the Poudre Trail. The name of the river comes from French-Canadians, who hid their store …

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10.5 km

Bridge over Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over the river, for pedestrians and cyclists.

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11.7 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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19.0 km

Butterfly Woods

Highlight • Forest

Originally a small fruit agriculture area, this spot has transformed into a riverside forest over the years. The trail running alongside is a favorite among hikers, runners, and bikers. True …

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19.8 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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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

298 m

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

4.30 km

484 m

208 m

152 m

147 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Cache la Poudre River

Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

Poudre Trail

Cache la Poudre River

Bridge over Poudre River

Old Town Square

Butterfly Woods

Lions' Open Space

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