Poudre River Trail
Greeley • Windsor • Weld County • Colorado
A 21-mile paved recreation trail that wanders along the majestic Cache la Poudre River from Greeley to Windsor through Weld County, Colorado.
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We invite you
to come enjoy
our beautiful trail
that winds along the
Cache la Poudre River. -
The paved path has gentle grades, few traffic crossings, exposure to nature and wildlife, and great exercise: a perfect family outing. -
Enchanting waterscapes are everywhere along the trail. -
The Poudre trail is a pleasant walking trail with lovely views of
the river and the
meadows. -
The Poudre Learning Center is a premier facility for learning that focuses on the importance of history and science of the Cache la Poudre River in Weld County Colorado. -
See the seasons change...enjoy exquisite autumn colors when the cottonwoods change to a brilliant yellow against the deep blue Colorado skies. -
The Poudre River Trail Corridor is a bird watchers paradise. There are bald eagles, golden eagles, pelicans, red-tailed hawks, blue herons and more. -
There are decorative red granite markers every 1/4 mile and award-winning story posts to guide your way. -
The backdrop is the expansive views of the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park -
We welcome volunteers to help us with trail maintenance and events. -
The Poudre River meanders through the high prairie in Weld County Colorado between Greeley and Windsor -
Informative and educational signs are located along the trail to help you learn about the wildlife and the history of the area.
What's Up on the Trail?
The 2013 Poudre River Trail-athlon was a great success.
We had beatuiful weather for the event and a great turn-out.
A big Thank You to all the Volunteers and Sponsors that helped make the event possible.
Enjoy the trail! Be Prepared!
The Poudre River Trail provides a great opportunity to enjoy nature with long stretches of the trail being far from roads and civilization. Because of this, to enjoy the trail you should come prepared!
- Bring Plenty of Water:
- There are only a few places along the trail with drinking water with long stretches in between. Bring along enough water for your trip along the trail.
- Drinking Water Locations:
- (Available in Spring, Summer & Fall)
- Island Grove Park at the far East end of the trail. Mile Marker: PT W-19.0
- Eastman Park on the Southeast edge of Windsor. Mile Marker: PT W-3.0
- River Bluffs Open Space on the far West end of the trail.
Other Items to bring:
- Sunglasses
- Trail Map Click Here for Map
- Bug Spray
- Cell Phone
Things to Note:
- Take note of numbers on the red granite mile markers, in case of emergencies, this will help emergency services to locate you.
- Come prepared for the weather, rain gear, coats, hats...
- On hot summer days - it's best to visit the trail in the morning or evening to avoid the mid-day heat.
- Enjoy the trail....be safe!
Welcome to the Poudre River Trail!
The Poudre River Trail is 21 miles of a well maintained paved pathway for walking, cycling, running, roller-blading and more. The trail extends from Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley to Colorado Highway 392 in Windsor where it connects to the paved trail in Larimer County's River Bluff's Open Space. The trail is open to the public and includes informational signs that highlight many of the historical sites and educational opportunities to visit along our trail.
"Hi, my name is Penelope la Poudre, the Porcupine.
I am the Poudre River Trail Mascot."
The Poudre River Trail was built through a cooperative effort between the City of Greeley, the Town of Windsor and Weld County Colorado and with grants from Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado State Trails and North Front Range MPO, with matching contributions from local foundations, individuals and businesses.
The trail is located about 50 miles North of Denver and 2.5 miles East of Interstate 25 just South and roughly parallel with Colorado Highway 392.
Greeley
Windsor
50 miles to Denver
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