Frank State Wildlife Area – The Coterie loop from Horestooth Overlook

Frank State Wildlife Area – The Coterie loop from Horestooth Overlook

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Frank State Wildlife Area – The Coterie loop from Horestooth Overlook

03:42

82.4km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Redtail Grove Natural Area

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9.53 km

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Recently opened to the public, Redtail Grove Natural Area is a prime location in Fort Collins for outdoor exploration and wildlife viewing.

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11.6 km

Fossil Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This beautiful park with paths and fossils is perfect for family walks.

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28.1 km

The Frank State Wildlife Area has several ponds and is a great place for birdwatching, as well as fishing. A large stretch of the Poudre River Trail runs through the wildlife area, making for a very scenic ride.

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52.5 km

Fossil Creek Wetland Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

More than 140 species of birds have been spotted in this wetlands area; keep an eye out for terrestrial wildlife, too.

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67.7 km

The Coterie

Highlight • Natural

The Coterie Natural Area boasts a peaceful dirt trail where hikers can spot prairie dogs native to the area, a protected colony that prompted the city to acquire this open space in 2000.

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68.6 km

Edora Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Eldora Park features a whole host of amenities for you to explore and enjoy including: lighted tennis courts, ballfields, and basketball courts, picnic shelters, a children's playground, a Disc Golf …

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70.6 km

Mallard's Nest Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

The paved Spring Creek Trail travels through Mallard's Nest Natural Area, spanning a section of approximately 0.4 miles. This natural area is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and …

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72.5 km

Spring Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Spring Creek Trail totals over 7 miles of paved path. It's a really popular commuter trail and offers views of a couple ponds in a wetland environment through this area.

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