Ross Natural Area#

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Description#

You are invited to enjoy Ross Natural Area. On the southwest corner of Rolland Moore Park, this small site serves as an urban wildlife corridor. Try a family picnic at Rolland Moore Park followed by nature walk at Ross- off trail exploration is allowed. Ross is one of the older natural areas, purchased in 1978.

Trails#

0.7 mile of the paved Spring Creek Trail (wheelchair accessible); 0.2 mile natural surface

Hours#

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

Directions#

Parking at Rolland Moore Park (2201 South Shields St.) and trail access from Spring Creek Trail. Ross Natural Area has no entrance 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.
• Core Natural Areas Management Plan
• Special people have volunteered to take an active role in the stewardship of natural areas by doing monthly litter pick-ups. You can join the fun and adopt a natural area, too!
• Bird Checklist- Courtesy of Fort Collins Audubon Society