State: WY Length: 2.20 miles Surface: Concrete
The Allison Draw Greenway extends just over 2 miles along Cheyenne's southern border. The trail is especially useful for students as it ends at the doorstep to Laramie County Community College. Travelers should note that there is little shade along the way.
State: WY Length: 1.90 miles Surface: Concrete
The Converse Avenue Greenway can be found alongside its namesake roadway in two discrete segments. Together, these segments provide nearly 2 miles of trail in eastern Cheyenne. Both offer wide open views. The northern section travels from Storey Boulevard to Ogden Road. At either end are residential areas, as well as big-box stores near the segment's southern tip. The southern section of the trail skirts the eastern border of the city's airport and connects athletic facilities at either end (the Dutcher Baseball Complex, Junior League Complex and Converse Softball Complex). These recreational areas offer restrooms, concessions and picnic spots for trail-goers.
State: WY Length: 2.60 miles Surface: Concrete
The Crow Creek Greenway takes travelers along a tree-lined creek through busy urban areas of Wyoming's capital. The trail begins in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, which offers athletic facilities, a playground and restrooms. Nearby is the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, one of only three strategic missile bases in the U.S. A citizens group called the Crow Creek Greenway Committee was a major initiator of this trail more than 20 years ago. Today, Cheyenne boasts more than 28 miles of trails.
State: WY Length: 7 miles Surface: Concrete
The Dry Creek Greenway stretches 7 miles across northern Cheyenne, connecting the city's east- and west-side residences and businesses. It also runs through several community parks and joins the Yellowstone Road Greenway and Converse Avenue Greenway, offering important access to other areas of the city.
State: WY Length: 1.80 miles Surface: Concrete
The East Cheyenne Greenway provides a pleasant route through residential areas of eastern Cheyenne. It follows N. College Drive for much of its length and ends with an expansive view of the Sun Valley Open Space. Plans include extending the pathway west for just over a mile from its southern trailhead to Hot Springs Avenue. This extension would provide access to the athletic fields of VFW Pride Park.
State: CO Length: 5.20 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Fossil Creek Trail offers 5 miles of paved pathway (in two disconnected segments) on the south side of Fort Collins, a college town at the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The western segment begins in South Canyon Community Park, a nice place to picnic amongst wild flowers and cottonwood trees. It also offers a 2-acre dog park and Inspiration Playground, a state-of-the-art play area that was designed to be handicap accessible and includes sensory-rich structures for visually-impaired and hearing-impaired children. From there, the trail travels southeast for about 3 miles to S. Shields Street. Mid-way, a short spur will take you up to Fromme Prairie Way to access the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, a mixture of wetland and grassland habitat for native plants and animals. Keep a lookout for prairie dogs, raptors, horned lizards, rabbits, coyotes and snakes. The eastern half of the trail runs about 2 miles between S. College Avenue and Fossil Creek Park. On your way through the park, you'll travel along the serene and scenic Portner Reservoir. The northern end of the park is busier with its many recreational amenities, including ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, a roller-hockey rink, a skateboarding area and a playground with a prehistoric theme. On the western side of S. College Avenue, you can catch the Mason Trail to head north to the doorstep of Colorado State University. In South Canyon Community Park, you can also connect to the Spring Creek Trail to go east across the city.
State: WY Length: 0.90 miles Surface: Concrete
For much of its short length, the Lions Park Greenway travels along Sloan Lake, offering pleasant views of the water. In warm weather, trail-goers can enjoy boating and fishing on the lake, or relaxing on the beach. The trail begins in one of Cheyenne's most popular parks: Lions Park, which provides playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields and a pool. With a connection to the Yellowstone Road Greenway at its northern end, travelers can also easily access other areas of the city.
State: CO Length: 17.50 miles Surface: Concrete
The Loveland Recreation Trail encircles the "Gateway to the Rockies," offering views of the mountains and access to many of Loveland's natural treasures. While the trail is mostly complete, there are some on-road connecting segments. Contact Loveland's Parks and Recreations Department for the latest developments (see the Related Links box). The southern loop of the trail follows the Big Thompson River, passing through Centennial Park, Fairgrounds Park and Seven Lakes Park, each offering drinking fountains, restrooms, places to picnic and other recreational amenities. For those traveling with children, Fairgrounds Park is especially worth a stop with its sprayground, skate park, athletic fields, playgrounds and interesting sculptures. This loop continues to the northwest corner of Boyd Lake State Park, a popular spot for sailing, swimming, fishing and other water sports. The northern loop of the trail takes travelers west from Boyd Lake down to Eisenhower Boulevard. It travels through agricultural landscapes and residential areas north of, and paralleling, 57th Street for much of the journey before meandering southwest at Taft Avenue. The ends just south of the future site of Mehaffey Park.
Rail-Trail
State: CO Length: 4.50 miles Surface: Concrete
The Mason Trail runs north–south through Fort Collins, paralleling McClellan Drive north of Horsetooth Road (CR 40) and the railroad tracks south of Horsetooth/CR 40. The trail is a nice alternative to motorized transport and links the city's business and industrial districts with parks and neighborhoods. The north end of the Mason Trail intersects with the Spring Creek Trail. At the southern end it intersects with the Fossil Creek Trail.
The Pointe Greenway primarily follows Gardenia Drive with a spur up to Pointe Park. The trail is just under a mile and travels through residential neighborhoods and open areas. With little shade along way, trail-goers will enjoy a rest under the park's gazebo.
State: CO Length: 21.80 miles Surface: Concrete
The Poudre River Trail tracks a 21-mile, scenic course along Cache la Poudre River between Windsor and Greeley. The paved trail is popular with hikers, runners, cyclists and inline skaters. The path is wide with gently grades, passing through a forested corridor and among scenic open spaces, where wildflowers bloom in spring and summer. Passing through several parks and natural areas, the trail offers plenty of recreational opportunities, including wildlife watching, fishing and picnicking. You'll also find plenty of historical sites and educational sites to visit along our trail. There are plans to connect the Poudre River Trail to the Poudre Trail in Fort Collins, and construction is already underway, with the hope of completion by 2015.
State: CO Length: 12.30 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Poudre Trail in Fort Collins follows the meandering course of the Poudre River from the Bellevue Watson Fish Hatchery to Colorado State University's Environmental Learning Center on East Drake. The trail passes through wooded corridors and among agricultural and natural areas, small lakes and holding ponds, parks and light industrial sites. There are plans to extend the Poudre Trail at its southern terminus east toward I-25.
State: CO Length: 3.89 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Power Trail provides a convenient north-south route through Fort Collins along the west side of the Union Pacific Railroad. The pathway is paved and flat, traveling past neighborhoods, open spaces, two parks, Collindale Golf Course and Kruse Elementary School. Edora Park, at the trail's northern end, is a popular recreational area with a playground, athletic fields, tennis courts, skate park and restrooms. At its southern end, the trail forks in Golden Meadows Park; one branch travels west to McMurry Avenue and the other heads south to E. Harmony Road. With its barbeque grills and shelters, the park offers a nice place to picnic. To continue east or west through the city, you can hop on the 7-mile Spring Creek Trail from the trail's northern end.
State: CO Length: 7.40 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Spring Creek Trail travels 7 miles across Fort Collins, providing an important off-road route between the east and west halves of the city. The trail is paved and relatively flat, though some sections can be tricky to follow as there are many spur trails that can be mistaken for the main trail. Though it crosses some surface streets, it tunnels under most. The western end of the trail begins in Spring Canyon Community Park, a lovely natural oasis crisscrossed with walking paths that you can venture on to explore the park's grass valleys, wild flowers and cottonwood trees. From there, the trail meanders northeast along the wooded waterway to reach Rolland Moore Park, where you'll find numerous athletic fields, volleyball and tennis courts and horseshoe pits. The pathway continues east, just a few blocks south of Colorado State University, the city's flagship school. You'll pass through Spring Creek Park and Edora Park, a popular recreational spot with a playground, ballfields, tennis courts and skate park. Both are dog friendly and include restrooms. The trail ends in the scenic Cattail Chorus Natural Area. Keep your eyes open for the many songbirds and waterfowl that call the area home, as well as butterflies and dragonflies that can be found around the park's ponds. To continue your journey from the trail's eastern end, you can hop on the 12-mile Poudre Trail, a diagonal north-south route through Fort Collins. On its western end, you can also connect to the Fossil Creek Trail, a 5-mile paved pathway that provides access to the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. Or, head south on the Power Trail in Edora Park.
State: WY Length: 1 miles Surface: Concrete
The Yellowstone Road Greenway offers a 1-mile connector between two other trails, the Dry Creek Greenway and the Lions Park Greenway. The trail begins between McCormick Junior High School and Central High School, providing an important commuting route for children and teachers. From there, the trail travels south through residential areas to end at Lions Park, one of Cheyenne's best-loved parks with playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields and a pool. South of the park, travelers can enjoy Sloan Lake's beaches and opportunities to boat and fish, or continue their journey around the lake to reach the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, a popular city attraction.