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United States
Colorado
Larimer County
Fort Collins

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Mountain & Shields

Routes
United States
Colorado
Larimer County
Fort Collins

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Mountain & Shields

Moderate

2.7

(23)

29

riders

Poudre Trail – Cache la Poudre River loop from Mountain & Shields

03:24

53.4km

240m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.76 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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2

2.16 km

Library Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Library Park in Fort Collins is not only a community park but is also home to the Poudre River Library, the USS Maine Memorial, and historical landmarks such as the …

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3

3.31 km

New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a must-stop when visiting Fort Collins. Known for its strong ties to cycling culture, and features bike-themed decor, the large brewery regularly …

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4

4.17 km

Bridge over Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over the river, for pedestrians and cyclists.

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5

46.7 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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6

47.1 km

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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7

47.5 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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8

51.0 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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B

53.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

15.6 km

13.6 km

6.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

16.5 km

10.9 km

3.17 km

148 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

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Monday 18 May

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98 %

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