At this location, the Poudre River Trail crosses the Poudre River over a bridge. The Jones Ditch is one of the earliest ditches that are still operating today and is a typical canal for irrigation structures in the 1860s. Over three miles long, it supplied water for domestic use and irrigation and was named after William R. Jones, a steelmaking inventor and manager.

AaronLavanchy

December 11, 2023

Cycling

The Cache La Poudre River runs 126 miles in length and is Colorado's only nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" river. It starts in Rocky Mountain National Park and ends at the confluence of the South Platte River near Greeley. The river's name in French translates to "cache of powder" and originated from French trappers hiding gunpowder along the river in the 1820s.

Caro "Bandit"

December 13, 2023

Running

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Poudre River Trail

37.0km

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Cycle the Poudre River Trail, a moderate 23.0 miles (37.0 km) touring route along the Cache La Poudre River with diverse scenery.

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Poudre River Trail

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Cycle the easy 20.6-mile Poudre River Trail, gaining 218 feet in 1 hour 54 minutes, with scenic river views and wildlife.

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