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 4.3 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Collins
  5. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
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“An easy hike to get you to the good stuff. ”

Brook Mooney
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4.1

Miles

6.5

KM

Loop

5,737' 1,749 m

High

5,433' 1,656 m

Low

381' 116 m

Up

380' 116 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Family Friendly Easy grades and not too long

Description

This trail is a nice easy hike. It is useful to link the trailhead to a larger loop that includes the Powerline Trail and Ginny Trail.

The trail is quite easy and is good for families. There are a couple climbs, but nothing too steep or rugged; and there are some nice views to enjoy along the way. Wildlife like mule deer are abundant in the early morning, and birding is exceptional. Discover a frontier homestead along the route for a history lesson.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Fort Collins, Colorado

Shared By:

Brook Mooney with improvements by Bobby Mauro
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 18 votes

#1

in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area

#663

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  4.3 from 18 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area

#117

in Colorado

#663

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Early morning at the Bobcat is cool.
Sep 18, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

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Mar 14, 2026
Katie Osland
Apr 12, 2023
Katie Osland
Dry, warm, great trail 4.3mi — 1h 38m
Jan 21, 2023
Wayne Thornes
4.1mi — 1h 49m
Aug 3, 2022
Greg Stewart
Saw rattlesnake and deer! Beautiful hike with crazy views of the valley. 4.5mi — 1h 28m
Jan 22, 2022
Wayne Thornes
4.1mi — 2h 02m
Oct 5, 2021
Kristy Slibsager
Aug 30, 2020
Adam Zipperer
With kiddos 3.5mi — 2h 15m
Jun 5, 2020
Stone Olson
Fairly easy. Very limited shade. Couple spots where trail is run over by a creek/spring. 4.1mi

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