Location: Fort Collins
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Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Fort Collins, Colorado (CO)
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.
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1. Neota Wilderness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Virtually without roads, this 9,924-acre wilderness area ranges from 10,000 to 11,896 feet in elevation.
2. Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Cache la Poudre River is the heart of the Cache la Poudre National Heritage Area, which follows the Poudre downstream for 45 miles from Larimer County in the west where the river emerges from the Rocky Mountains, and ends near Greeley, Colorado, just before its confluence with the South Platte River.
Reviewed By laj2e7 - Orlando, United States
This is a great area to visit . There are lots of trailheads and campgrounds. The river is excellent for fishing, tubing , kayaks and walking . The views are spectacular !!
3. Coyote Ridge Natural Area
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
4. Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Janjan56 - Fort Collins, United States
This is a nice place, close in town for a walk to see the birds and waterfowl. Limited parking and most trails don't allow dogs, only the one on the north side of Prospect. Make SURE you clean up though so it is not ruined for everyone!
5. Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By mikeforney - Fort Collins, United States
Just a mile west of Interstate 25, this wildlife area has great paved walking paths along the reservoir wit a special viewing area to see birds and animals. The parking lot is also host to occasional meetings of night sky viewers with their amazing telescopes. They love to share!
6. Pineridge Natural Area
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By H7678XMcarolyns - Fort Collins, United States
I visited this place with a friend. We went at 7 am and saw many different kinds of birds around the lake. It's relaxing and fun and is free to park. Bathrooms near the parking site.
7. Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 600lilianap - Fort Collins, United States
One of the most unique trails in Fort Collins for the assortment of birds, raptors and variety of plants. Its busy at times, but the scenery is mind-blowing quiet and very enjoyable.
8. Arapahoe Bend Natural Area
9. Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
10. Maxwell Natural Area
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
