Sponsored Ads




Colorado Travel Planning Guides : Fort Collins Visitors Guide : Soapstone Prarie

Fort Collins, Colorado, Poudre Canyon

(Poudre Canyon) - Fort Collins Official Visitor Guide Homepage - (Activities)


Soapstone Prairie


Soapstone Prairie Natural Area offers more than
28 square miles of wide-open vistas, nearly pristine grasslands, and miles of trails. Hikers will enjoy the Towhee Loop with great views (3-mile loop, moderate, hiking only). Mountain bikers like the Mahogany Loop (5-mile loop, moderate, no horses) with its rock formations and connections to other trails. The Cheyenne Rim Trail is aSoapstone Prairie Natural Area, Coloradospectacular equestrian route that brings riders to the edge of the "Big Hole," a wonderful view (7.6 miles each way, moderate).

Visit the Lindenmeier Archeological Site to see the
most extensive Folsom culture campsite yet found. Seasonally, free activities are offered, including guided hikes, evening programs, presentations and more!

Soapstone is open March-Nov. Be Prepared Plan for extreme weather, carry a map and bring more than enough water, food and clothing. Directions Soapstone Prairie is 25 miles north of Fort Collins. From Fort Collins, take Hwy 1 to County Road 15 north. From CR 15, turn north onto Rawhide Flats
Road and continue north to the entrance station.

Mountain Whitewater Descents
888-855-8874
www.raftmwd.com
Whitewater rafting vacations on Colorado's only "Wild and Scenic River" near Fort Collins and Estes Park, the Cache la Poudre! (pronounced poo-dur)







Sponsored

See More


Best Western® University Inn
914 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
(888) 818-6223
(970) 667-7810
Friendly, attentive staff. Enclosed pool and spa, exercise room, meeting facilities. Across from CSU.



Stay The Trail
P.O. Box 620252, Littleton
Looking for resources and information about the use of off-highway vehicles? Visit Stay The Trail for maps and up-to-date information.

Hilton® Fort Collins
425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins
(970) 482-2626
Nestled against the foot hills of the Rockies, across from CSU, the new Hilton Fort Collins is convenient to everything in the city!









Features
Directory





Activities Activities Shopping





Adventure Go Green Adventure Transportation





Arts & Entertainment Historic Walk
Arts & Entertainment Real Estate





Bicycling History of CSU Community Resources Maps





Brewery Tour Horsetooth Reservoir Food & Fun City Maps





Calendar of Events Lodging





Day Trips
Poudre Canyon Meetings & Events Order Guide





Fast Facts Soapstone Prairie Parks





Fort Collins in Bloom




About Colorado Info | Colorado Maps | Free Travel Planning Guide | Contact Us | Site Map | Advertiser Sign-In