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 is lots of wildlife to see along the trail, but be sure to keep a safe distance and don't bother the critters. We may bite!"
Wildlife along the Poudre River Trail
The Poudre River Trail is teeming with wildlife. The river corridor remains very much like it has been for hundreds of years. The availability of fresh water draws mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds. The corridor provides the necessities of food, water, and shelter that make it an ideal home for a wide variety of wildlife.
Come out to the trail and see if you can catch a glimpse of some of our locals in their own natural habitat. Be sure to show them the respect that they deserve. Keep a safe distance, don't harass them and don't try to touch them. You are in their home, so be a well mannered guest.