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Natural Areas Trail Conditions and Finder

This page will be updated as conditions change.

To keep up with the latest trail closures visit COTREX: https://trails.colorado.gov/

Trail Conditions #

Natural Area Status & Details
Bobcat Ridge

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area will be closed due to Wet and Muddy conditions. Please respect the closure.

Cattail Chorus

The Chickadee Dee Dee interpretive trail is closed 3/20/2025 through 7/15/2025 to protect nesting bald eagles.

Pineridge

Timber Trail at Pineridge Natural Area is closed to all activity until further notice due to wet and muddy conditions. Please respect the closure. All other trails on the property are open.

Soapstone Prairie

Plover Trail at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is closed April 1 through July 15. This closure occurs annually to minimize impact to nesting birds.

All other trails are open! Enjoy your natural areas!

Parking Lot Cameras #

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Webcam

Coyote Ridge Natural Area Webcam

Gateway Natural Area Parking Lot Webcam

Gateway Natural Area Entrance Webcam

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, Michaud Lane Parking Lot Webcam


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How To Learn More #

Rangers monitor conditions at closed trails daily, and reopen as soon as conditions allow. Trail closures are posted here and:

  • COTREX
  • You can call the on-duty Ranger, 970-416-2147

Paved trails such as the Spring Creek Trail, Mason Trail and Poudre River Trail are managed by City of Fort Collins Parks. Conditions are posted on COTREX.