A great place to visit with a 1.5-mile trail system in a figure eight configuration. North Shields Ponds has nice views of the mountains and a feeling of remoteness, even close to town. It's is popular for anglers, equestrians and hikers.
Fish species include black bullhead, channel catfish, bluegill, hybrid sunfishes, largemouth bass and black crappie. Birdwatchers will want to look for any of the 30 species of birds that have been seen here including red-winged blackbirds, great blue herons, snow geese and American wigeons. Native plants include showy milkweed (upon which the monarch butterfly is dependent), cattails and cottonwood trees.
North Shields Ponds Natural Area has 1.5 miles of natural surface trail, a wheelchair accessible fishing deck, picnic tables and benches.
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1333 N. Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 View Map
1333 N. Shields St. , Fort Collins, CO 80524
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