Parks & Trails: Must See and Do in Northern Colorado
It's no secret that Northern Colorado has an abundance of trails and parks for visitors and residents to explore -- it's one of the biggest reasons people choose to live here!
Want some quick stats that'll blow you away?
- Fort Collins has over 966 acres of developed parks and more than 45 miles of paved trails throughout the community.
- The city also maintains 50+ conserved natural areas with over 100 miles of unpaved trails for hiking, biking, and exploration.
- Park access is strong here: about 70% of Fort Collins residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park — well above the national urban average.
- The Northern Colorado Trail spans roughly 300+ miles from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs, crossing wilderness areas, national forests, and high alpine terrain — a bucket-list journey for thru-hikers.
Pair our impressive trail systems and parks with 300+ days of sunshine per year, and you've basically found heaven. Start your day with a morning hike up Horsetooth, followed by a lunchtime picnic playdate at Inspiration Playground, then dump the last of your zoomies out on the Poudre River Trail under an iconic Northern Colorado sunset after dinner. If you're a lover (or wannabe lover) of the outdoors, Northern Colorado is the perfect place to plant roots and live out your dream.
Whether you live here already, planning a vacation, or feeling the itch to relocate in/near Fort Collins, here's a list of must-go places in the area:
- Horsetooth and Lory State Park (Fort Collins)
- Mount McConnel Trail
- Poudre River Trail (great for families!)
- River's Edge Natural Area (Loveland)
- Devil's Backbone (Loveland)
- Pinewood Reservoir Trails
- Windsor Lake Loop (Windsor - great for strollers, scooters, blades!)
- Kodak Trailhead (Windsor)
- Berthoud Bike Park
- Berthoud Reservoir
Get on out there and explore -- there's no shortage of options here!
Carrie Beyerly
Fort Collins real estate agent, relocation expert
lpt Realty | associate broker
buildyournestnoco@gmail.com
Want some quick stats that'll blow you away?
- Fort Collins has over 966 acres of developed parks and more than 45 miles of paved trails throughout the community.
- The city also maintains 50+ conserved natural areas with over 100 miles of unpaved trails for hiking, biking, and exploration.
- Park access is strong here: about 70% of Fort Collins residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park — well above the national urban average.
- The Northern Colorado Trail spans roughly 300+ miles from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs, crossing wilderness areas, national forests, and high alpine terrain — a bucket-list journey for thru-hikers.
Pair our impressive trail systems and parks with 300+ days of sunshine per year, and you've basically found heaven. Start your day with a morning hike up Horsetooth, followed by a lunchtime picnic playdate at Inspiration Playground, then dump the last of your zoomies out on the Poudre River Trail under an iconic Northern Colorado sunset after dinner. If you're a lover (or wannabe lover) of the outdoors, Northern Colorado is the perfect place to plant roots and live out your dream.
Whether you live here already, planning a vacation, or feeling the itch to relocate in/near Fort Collins, here's a list of must-go places in the area:
- Horsetooth and Lory State Park (Fort Collins)
- Mount McConnel Trail
- Poudre River Trail (great for families!)
- River's Edge Natural Area (Loveland)
- Devil's Backbone (Loveland)
- Pinewood Reservoir Trails
- Windsor Lake Loop (Windsor - great for strollers, scooters, blades!)
- Kodak Trailhead (Windsor)
- Berthoud Bike Park
- Berthoud Reservoir
Get on out there and explore -- there's no shortage of options here!
Carrie Beyerly
Fort Collins real estate agent, relocation expert
lpt Realty | associate broker
buildyournestnoco@gmail.com
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