10 Outdoor Activities in Fort Collins That You Shouldn't Miss

January 1, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, Fort Collins is located 65 miles (105 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. With a 2016 estimated population of 161,000, it is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Fort Collins is a midsize college city, home to Colorado State University.
Restaurants in Fort Collins

1. Mountain Whitewater

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5.0 based on 1,938 reviews

Mountain Whitewater

Whitewater rafting on Colorado's only Wild & Scenic river. We are here to give your group an amazing experience from start to finish. Enjoy a beer in the Paddler's Pub while watching videos from your trip. Play some volleyball while listening to the free live music after the trip.

2. Rocky Mountain Adventures

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5.0 based on 462 reviews

Rocky Mountain Adventures

Rocky Mountain Adventures offers whitewater rafting trips from Mild to Wild on three different rivers across Northern Colorado. We also offer gear, kayak, and SUP rentals. Don't forget to check out our Fly-Fishing Trips and Classes as well as Kayak Classes!

3. Beer & Bike Day Tours

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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Beer & Bike Day Tours

Put simply, Beer & Bike are two of the greatest things mankind has ever invented. At Beer & Bike tours we believe that a pint of beer tastes even better after a long ride. Even better, you can end your ride at a local pub or brewery. Beer and Biking allows a person to enjoy the best of both worlds. Come on an adventure with us.

4. Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard

101 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO 80525-2610 +1 970-223-4411 [email protected] http://rental.christysports.com/store_locations.php?Store=Christy-Sports-Fort-Collins
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard

We are a full service ski and snowboard shop located in lovely Fort Collins, CO. Come to us for ski and snowboard rentals, demos, tuning, repairs, and equipment. We pride ourselves on offering great customer service and knowledge to make sure you walk out feeling confident about your gear.

5. CTAC Tours

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

CTAC Tours

We navigate our way on historic trails through the scenic Rocky Mountains enjoying breathtaking views of the Roosevelt National Forest. You will experience the serenity of the untamed mountains coupled with the exhilaration of an ATV.

6. Harding Kayak Rentals

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Harding Kayak Rentals

Harding Kayak Rentals, LLC (HKR) is a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are a family-run small business. We started HKR out of a desire to provide families with an inexpensive option for daily kayak and paddleboard rentals.

7. Front Range Ride Guides

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Front Range Ride Guides

Front Range Ride Guides is a small, independent, family-owned business that specializes in custom-tailored mountain biking and winter fat biking experiences for all ages and ability levels. Founded and grown locally, along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains; we love using our intimate knowledge of the areas in and around Fort Collins, Loveland, Denver, Boulder, Golden, & beyond to create one of a kind experiences for visitors and locals alike; that highlight the natural beauty and unique culture of Colorado. Our professional guides have unrivaled experience, deep roots in the area and local mountain biking, and strive to make each custom-tailored ride an experience you'll never forget! Join us for a custom tailored Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Private MTB Skills Clinic, Local Craft Brewery, or Corporate Team Building/Group/Family Adventure and experience what makes the Colorado Front Range so special!

8. Blue Lake Trail

Hwy 14 Near Rustic, Fort Collins, CO http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=36743
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Blue Lake Trail

9. Majestic Mountains Scenic Rides

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Majestic Mountains Scenic Rides

My name is Yorke and I've been driving through the Colorado mountains for 25 years. I have a degree in American history from Colorado University in Boulder. I have researched the mountain areas of northern Colorado to give my visitors a knowledge of the roads, rivers, mountains, lakes, buildings and settlements along the way. My customers will enjoy the majestic scenery of the mountains on our leisurely tour through Northern Colorado.

10. A1 Wildwater Rafting

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4.5 based on 154 reviews

A1 Wildwater Rafting

Whether you’re a first time adventurer, family, or seasoned veteran, we can offer you some of the best Wildwater and scenery in Colorado.

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