Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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Arapaho Bend Natural Area
Locale for fishing & wildlife viewing. Natural setting for fishing, birding & wildlife viewing, with 4 miles of trails around ponds.
Frank State Wildlife Trailhead
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Poudre Natural Area
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Kodak Trailhead Poudre River Trail
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Poudre River Trail
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Promontory Park
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Trail to the Ponds
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Signature Bluffs Natural Area Trailhead
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McCloskey Natural Area
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Coyote Run Park
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Bittersweet Park
Lakefront area with playground & trails. Lakefront park featuring a memorial for veterans, playground, walking trails & open green space.
Woodbriar Park
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Island Grove Regional Park
Park & fairgrounds facility with events. This 155-acre historic park & fairgrounds facility with exhibition space holds many regional events.
Sanborn Park
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Greeley Poudre River Trails
21-mile paved recreational pathway. 21-mile paved path for walking, cycling, running & roller-blading, with numerous access points.
Gateway Lakes Natural Area
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Glenmere Park
Serene area with ponds & a gazebo. This tree-filled park with ponds, a gazebo, paths & a playground offers a relaxed atmosphere.
Prairie View Park
Skateboarding, a playground & picnicking. Green space with a skate park, basketball court & playground, plus a picnic pavilion & soccer field.
Green Meadows Open Space
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East Memorial Natural Area
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Red Mountain Open Space
Protected area with hiking trails. This preserve with trails was home to early human inhabitants of North America (closed Dec–Feb).
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
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Wonderland Lake
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Bald Mountain Scenic Area
Scenic short hike to a 7,000-ft. peak. The Great Plains & the Continental Divide are visible after a short hike to this 7,000-ft. peak.
Lions Lair And Sunshine Canyon Trails
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Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Site of several popular hiking trails. Convergence of several busy & scenic trails ranging from moderate to challenging in difficulty.
Bobolink Trailhead
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Boulder Canyon Trail
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Curt Gowdy State Park
Camping, hiking & biking destination. Recreation area lures locals with plenty of outdoor activities for families & kids of all ages.
Panorama Point
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Betasso Preserve Trailhead
Rugged foothills area with varied trails. Spacious park offering a wide range of hiking, biking & horseback riding trails in rugged foothills.
Enchanted Mesa Trailhead
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Vedauwoo Climbing Area
Natural rock formations for climbers. These natural rock formations offer a range of climbing opportunities for novices to experts.
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
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Vedauwoo Campground
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Vedauwoo Tent Campground
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Realization Point
Scenic views & an amphitheater. Scenic point on Flagstaff Mountain with views & amphitheater accessible by hiking & seasonal road.
West Turtle Rock Trailhead
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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Head
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NCAR Trail Head
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Bear Canyon Trail
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Shanahan Ridge Trailhead - Lehigh Connector
Mountainous equestrian & hiking trails. Mountainous area featuring horseback riding & hiking trails with wildlife & homestead remnant views.
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm
Park for fishing, walking & picnicking. This natural area offers several wheelchair-accessible trails, plus fishing access & picnic tables.
Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead Parking Lot
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Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead
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Flatirons Vista
3.3-mile loop trail with mountain views. Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Hiking & climbing amid sandstone cliffs. Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
Summit Trailhead
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Tie City Campground
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Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead
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Tie City Trailhead
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