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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

03:14

46.9km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 6, 2026

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Lory State Park

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

3.57 km

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 of gunpowder close to the waterway during a blizzard. Cache la Poudre means 'hide the powder'.

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6.70 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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7.48 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 you might see squirrels, foxes, raccoons, mule deer, mourning doves and woodpeckers.

Tip by

7.95 km

Lions' Open Space

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

Arthur's Rock Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The Arthurs Rock Trailhead is located at the very end of Lodgepole Drive. There is a large parking area, trail information, and vault toilets. From this trailhead you can access popular trails like the Arthurs Rock Trail, the South Valley Loop, and the Overlook Trail. This lot can fill up quickly, especially on beautiful weekends in the spring, summer, and fall so be sure to arrive early and try to carpool with a hiking buddy!

Tip by

23.8 km

Dixon Cove

Highlight • Lake

Fun place to stop and take a quick break. Maybe cool off in the water a bit.

Tip by

38.6 km

Spring Canyon Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Spring Canyon Park is nestled at the base of the foothills below Horsetooth Reservoir between Taft Hill Road and Overland Trail Road. There are numerous paved trails around the park, which can be accessed via the popular Spring Creek Trail. There are an array of amenities including: a mountain bike course, lighted tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and restrooms at this dog-friendly park.

Tip by

46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

11.1 km

4.24 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

21.7 km

15.5 km

9.03 km

704 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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Sunday 10 May

21°C

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Cache la Poudre River – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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