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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/ This link opens in a new browser tab

Trail Conditions #

Natural Area Status & Details
Cattail Chorus

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

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


Find a Natural Area #

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Select an activity from the list to see which natural areas offer those amenities

AccessibleBiking TrailsBirdingBoat RampDogs on LeashFishingHiking TrailsHorse Trailer ParkingHorseback RidingInterpretive Signs(s)Non-Motorized BoatingOff Trail Hiking PermittedParkingRestroomsPicnic FacilitiesRanger StationRock Climbing

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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:

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 This link opens in a new browser tab.