Riverbank Stabilization Construction Closures
The Duran section of the Poudre River Trail, from 59th Avenue to 71st Avenue, is closed for riverbank stabilization from October 10, 2024 through mid-January 2025. There is no detour, so trail users will need to plan accordingly. The trail will remain open west of 71st Avenue and east of 59th Avenue, with access to the Sheep Draw Trail available at 59th Avenue and F Street. This project will also move the trail further from the river to reduce flooding and erosion risks. The total project cost is $604,149, with $261,977 coming from a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and the remaining $342,172 coming from City of Greeley and Weld County. Updates will be available on COTREX and the city’s social media channels.
The Poudre Ponds section of the Poudre River Trail, from 25th Avenue to 35th Avenue, will close on January 6, 2025 for riverbank stabilization. There is no detour, so trail users will need to plan accordingly. This project is expected to be completed by March 31, 2025.
Explore this regional, paved, multi-use trail that connects communities across the northern Front Range. By foot or bike, this trail has something for everyone. It follows the Cache la Poudre River and travels through the Cache la Poudre National Heritage Area, which recognizes the river's cultural and natural importance.
Hours: Open 365 days from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Island Grove Trailhead
N 11th Ave, between D St and H St
Features and Amenities:
- Trash can
- Parking
- Portable restroom
- Interpretive signage
- Bike repair station
- Benches and seating
- No drinking water
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Poudre Ponds Recreational Fishery Trailhead (closed until early 2026)
Features and Amenities:
- Trash can
- Parking
- Portable restroom
- Benches and seating
- No drinking water
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Rover Run Dog Park Trailhead
F St, between 35th Ave and 59th Ave
Features and Amenities:
- Trash can
- Parking
- Dog park
- Benches and seating
- No drinking water
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Signature Bluffs Natural Area Trailhead
N 71st Ave, between C St and O St
Features and Amenities:
- Trash can
- Parking
- Portable restroom
- Interpretive signage
- Bike repair station
- Benches and seating
- No drinking water
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Poudre Learning Center
8313 W F St
Features and Amenities:
- Trash can
- Parking
- Portable restroom
- Interpretive signage
- Benches and seating
- No drinking water
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Allowed Activities:
- Bicycling
- Walking
- Wildlife viewing
- Leashed dog
Dogs must be leashed at all times in Greeley’s natural areas and on trails. This is for the safety of your dog, other trail users, and wildlife.
Prohibited Activities:
- Fires
- Camping
- Hunting
- Horse riding
- Motorized vehicles
Difficulty: Flat, paved trail.
Trail Conditions and Closures: Check COTREX.
Wildlife: In addition to the trailheads noted above, the Poudre River Trail travels through Cottonwood Bend Natural Area. Check out the plants and animals that have been reported here, and contribute your own observations.