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.
Penelope says:
"Bring the kids to the Poudre Learning Center"
Poudre River Learning Center
Greeley, Colorado
This center is located at 8313 West F Street, in an old brick school building that was relocated to this 65-acre site to provide a place for learning more about the Poudre River and its resources.
Trailhead for the Poudre River Trail
From Greeley, head North on 83rd Avenue. The Poudre River Learning Center is at the Northwest corner of the intersection of County Road 62 and 83rd Avenue. The Poudre River Trail runs along South of the center. There is parking and a restroom available.
Click on Trailhead map (left) for a .pdf printable version.
Poudre River Trail-athlon 2012
The Poudre River Learning Center will be the meeting place for the 2012 Poudre River Trail-athlon
The Poudre Learning Center is a premier facility for interdisciplinary learning that will focus on the importance of history, science, economics, stewardship and aesthetics of the Cache la Poudre River in Northeastern Colorado.
At this 65-acre site, your family or your class can learn about the role that the Poudre River played in local history. You will find out how early settlers made irrigation ditches and dams in order to utilize the water from the river for agriculture. You can walk down to the ponds along the river. These ponds are the result of gravel pit mining, but now serve as an excellent habitat for the local wildlife. WEBSITE
About 1/4 mile to the East of the Poudre Learning Center the trail narrows a bit as it follows the base of the Signature Bluffs. This is an exceptionally pretty section of the trail.
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