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Spring Creek Trail – Fossil Creek loop from Mountain & Shields

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Spring Creek Trail – Fossil Creek loop from Mountain & Shields

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23

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Spring Creek Trail – Fossil Creek loop from Mountain & Shields

01:23

26.3km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.11 km for 159 m

After 9.02 km for 268 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.09 km

Rolland Moore Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This little park has a couple of shelters, a playground, a four-plex lighted ball field, a horseshoe pit, and courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis.

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2

4.84 km

Spring Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 9-mile trail follows its namesake creek through Fort Collins. Along the way it passes through neighborhoods and parks. It's a great way to traverse the city between its east and west sides.

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3

13.7 km

Fossil Creek

Highlight • River

Here you are within sight of Fossil Creek. This river is a natural habitat for many birds and has encouraged the creation of a natural area of tranquility for wildlife. The trail crosses this sanctuary.

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4

15.7 km

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Recently opened to the public, Redtail Grove Natural Area is a prime location in Fort Collins for outdoor exploration and wildlife viewing.

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5

23.9 km

The Colorado Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food, good beers and a very helpful staff.

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B

26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

1.88 km

626 m

110 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

5.82 km

431 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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