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Larimer County
Laporte

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

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Larimer County
Laporte

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

Easy

4.7

(1336)

9,066

riders

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

01:23

23.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.0 km for 294 m

After 12.5 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

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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2

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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3

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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4

10.6 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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5

19.5 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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B

23.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

1.84 km

374 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

4.56 km

576 m

165 m

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Sunday 17 May

21°C

7°C

89 %

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