River's Edge Natural Area#

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Description#

River's Edge provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Cache La Poudre River. You might spot a red fox or deer, see a kingfisher or a mallard family float by. Rivers Edge Natural Area is part of a complex of parks and natural areas that create a natural green corridor along the river. Its a great natural escape just blocks from Downtown Fort Collins.

Trails#

0.1 mile soft surface

Hours#

5:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.

Directions#

Parking at the west end of Woodlawn Drive (at approximately 300 Woodlawn Drive, Fort Collins); trail access from Lee Martinez Park and Salyer Natural Area. River's Edge Natural Area has no entrance fee or parking fee.

Activities and Events#

• Find free educational activities and events year-round on the Events Calendar. Activities and events in June-October are also listed in the Natural Areas Explorer.
• Learn about special events and activities each month by subscribing to the Natural Areas e-newsletter.
• Check out the Natural Areas Learning Library for self-guided activities.

Related Information#

• Know before you go safety and recreation information.
• River's Edge Natural Area allows fishing. Learn More
• Poudre River Natural Areas Management Plan
• Bird Checklist- Courtesy of Fort Collins Audubon Society
• Plant List for River's Edge Natural Area Volunteers were critical in making the list possible, thank you! 
• River's Edge Natural Area is an Important Bird Area, learn more here.