Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Arapaho Bend Natural Area

Nature preserve

4.6(547 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 11 PM
Arapaho Bend Natural Area

About

Locale for fishing & wildlife viewing. Natural setting for fishing, birding & wildlife viewing, with 4 miles of trails around ponds.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Arapaho Bend Natural Area:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    4109 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
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    Phone
    (970) 416-2815
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    Hours
    Monday:5 AM–11 PM
    Tuesday:5 AM–11 PM
    Wednesday:5 AM–11 PM
    Thursday:5 AM–11 PM
    Friday:5 AM–11 PM
    Saturday:5 AM–11 PM
    Sunday:5 AM–11 PM

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Nearby

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