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:
"There as so many things to see along the trail!"
Trailhead Location
Trailhead Name
Click on name below for details
GREELEY
Windsor
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Island Grove Park
Poudre Ponds
Rover Run Dog Park
Poudre River Ranch
Natural Area
Poudre River
Learning Center
Kodak Watchable
Wildlife Area
Eastman Park
Frank State
Wildlife Area
River Bluffs Open Space
Exit 262
To Fort Collins
To Denver
2.9 miles
1.9 miles
2.7 miles
1.5 miles
5.2 miles
2.3 miles
3.0 miles
1.9 miles
Take a Tour of the Poudre River Trail
The Cache la Poudre River is rich in history and is the lifeblood for water resources in the Northern Colorado Region. The Poudre River Trail Corridor is the section of the river between Greeley and Windsor in Weld County, Colorado.
It is a wide paved path with gentle grades that is away from road noise and busy intersections. It allows those that use the trail to enjoy the natural beauty of the meandering river and the stands of cottonwood trees and wetland meadows that line its banks.
For more information about the different sections of the trail along with the geology and history of each section, visit our Poudre River Trail Story Posts and Trail Section Descriptions.
Poudre River Trailhead Map
Click on the Trailhead name on the map to get a brief explanation of that section of the trail and localized map of where to park and what other amenities are at that trailhead. The miles indicate the approximate distance between trailheads.
Island Grove Park Trailhead
This is a large park on the Northeast side of Greeley with mature trees, picnic areas, restroom facilities, parking and water fountains.
Poudre Ponds Recreation Fishery Trailhead
This 90-acre recreational fishery is open to the public for gasless boating, fishing, leashed dog walking and other activities.
Rover Run Dog Park Trailhead
Let Fido run free in this three-acre fenced area complete with waste bags, picnic tables and an overhead shelter.
Poudre River Ranch Natural Area Trailhead
This 86-acre natural area on the Poudre River has restroom facilities, parking and a little red barn. The rest is pure and wild with plenty of wildlife.
The Poudre River Learning Center Trailhead
Bring the kids to this premier facility focusing on the history, science, economics, stewardship and aesthetics of the Cache la Poudre River.
Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area Trailhead
Wild Turkey, deer and other critters abound amoungst mature cottonwood stands. To the Northeast of the wildlife area there is a parking lot and restroom just East off of Highway 257.
Eastman Park Trailhead
A 25-acre turf-covered park with a picnic pavilion, restrooms, drinking fountain, soccer fields, playgrounds, fishing pond and skate park.
Frank State Wildlife Area Trailhead
Fish for large-mouth bass and catfish or watch the abundant wildlife including bird watching for White Pelicans, Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles and other species. There is parking provided here in a small area just on the East side of Weld County Road 13.
River Bluffs Open Space Trailhead
Larimer County tied onto the Weld County section of the Poudre River Trail with a section of trail through River Bluffs Open Space. The trail now extends to the North with an underpass going under Highway 392. This section leads to a nice tree shaded parking area, restrooms with running water and a drinking fountain. It can be accessed off of Larimer County Road 32E and Weld County Road 13.