Publisher's Synopsis
Northern Colorado offers an exhilarating blend of recreational activities and beauty from alpine meadows and wild canyons to hike and bike to dark mossy forests and sage brush meadows to ski. There is plenty of room among the thousands of acres of parks and natural areas in the region of Fort Collins, Poudre Valley, and North Park. Outside the hustle and bustle of Fort Collins, where 120,000 people reside and Colorado State University is located, there are hundreds of lakes and majestic mountains to explore. Within a scenic drive of Fort Collins are Poudre Valley and the western town of North Park. North Park's vast grasslands are surrounded on three sides by stunning views of the Medicine Bow, Rabbit Ears, Never Summer, and Park Mountain ranges -- terrain to enjoy year-round on your skies and bike. The moose viewing capitol of the world is in this area as well, providing plentiful opportunities for people who enjoy watching wildlife. This guide has more than eighty-five trail descriptions. Each description includes a map, a photograph, and detailed information, making this an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in this region.
