Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations – these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 2,198-acre Devil’s Backbone Open Space. Its 12 miles of trail connect to Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, observing nature, as well as enjoying
There are approximately 18 miles of recreation trail in Loveland that run through some very beautiful areas on the west side of town near Wilson Avenue, along the Big Thompson River corridor to the south and east, over and under city streets, along irrigation canals, through fields, and north along the west shore of Boyd Lake State Park, then back
Park Amenities 2 Large Pavilions (seating for up to 200 each); Pavilions are reservable through WebTrac online (for ¼ and ½ areas only). In-person reservations are required for a whole Pavilion area at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office – 500 E. Third Street, Suite 200 – Loveland. Call (970) 962-2727 for availability. Maximum Capacity 250 per Pavilion Pavilion dimensions
The Foothills Nature Trail is part of the Round Mountain National Recreation Trail (4.9 miles total), which also includes the Summit Adventure Trail. The Foothills Nature Trail is a 1 mile Easy hike. To take this trail, there is a split in the main trail shortly after leaving the parking lot (about a 1/4 mile in) which allows you to
The Upper Part of the Round Mountain National Recreation Trail The Summit Adventure Trail is part of the Round Mountain National Recreational Trail (4.5 miles one way), which also includes the Foothills Nature Trail. The Summit Adventure Trail is a 4.5 mile Moderate hike to the summit of Sheep Mountain. A full day should be allowed for this hike, which
This 163-acre natural area includes the following amenities: 3.8 miles of natural-surface trails for pedestrian use, fishing access, bicycling, and wildlife viewing Five ponds, including Bass, Dragonfly, Sandpiper, and Jayhawker North and South, with numerous fishing access points Two ADA-accessible fishing docks (Bass and Dragonfly Ponds) Wetland boardwalk for a close-up experience at Bass Pond Three non-reservable picnic shelters with
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