Riverbend Ponds Natural Area

Pelicans gathered in a shallow marsh before a grove of vibrant orange and yellow grasses and trees.

Riverbend Ponds offers a lot of diversity with a stretch of the Poudre River, several ponds and wetlands. There are seven former gravel mine ponds to choose from so it is a popular fishing site. The Colorado Division of Wildlife stocks the ponds with warm-water species (usually largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish).

Birders also enjoy Riverbend Ponds — over 200 species of birds feed, rest, nest and migrate through including green herons, a wide variety of ducks, American white pelicans, double-crested cormorants and others.

Riverbend Ponds flat trails with loop options and varied habitat appeal to many hikers and dog-walkers.


Trails

About 3 miles of natural surface trails and a boardwalk from the Cherly Street entrance. A paved trail underpass under Prospect Road connects to recreational opportunities on the south side of Prospect Road including Cottonwood Hollow and Running Deer natural areas and Colorado State University's Environmental Learning Center.

View the Natural Areas Map(PDF, 25MB) for more information. This document is provided for printing purposes. For assistance viewing or reading this document, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator via email adacoordinator@fortcollins.gov or phone: 970-416-4254.


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