Fossil Creek Park – Fossil Creek loop from Fossil Ridge High School

Fossil Creek Park – Fossil Creek loop from Fossil Ridge High School

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Fossil Creek Park – Fossil Creek loop from Fossil Ridge High School

02:03

39.3km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 268 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.50 km

Fossil Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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7.56 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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9.49 km

Here you are within sight of Fossil Creek. This river is a natural habitat for many birds and has encouraged the creation of a natural area of tranquility for wildlife. The trail crosses this sanctuary.

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16.3 km

First Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

16.8 km

Centennial Drive Along Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you ascend the Pineridge from the north, you get a peek of Dixon Reservoir to your east. The rest of the ridgeline takes you through a gradual linear valley, …

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19.2 km

View of Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

South Centennial Drive hugs the eastern shoreline of Horsetooth Reservoir, revealing wide open views of the water. The reservoir was created in the 1930s to address to create a consistent …

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