Top rated Nature preserves in Fort Collins

Experience the best that Fort Collins has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 14 places from Nature preserve category.

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Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
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Natural river, wetlands & old gravel mine ponds with 3 miles of trails teeming with birdlife.
4.70 (949 reviews)
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Pineridge Natural Area
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Preserved parkland featuring hiking & biking trails, a reservoir, fishing & local wildlife.
4.70 (623 reviews)
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Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
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Scenic nature preserve of shortgrass prairie land & wetlands featuring a trail & raptor observatory.
4.70 (386 reviews)
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Coyote Ridge Natural Area
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👍👍 Great hike and views! Make sure to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes though...we saw two on the trail when we were out.
4.70 (332 reviews)
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Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
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👍👍 The infinity Loop. One of my favorite places to unwind. Beautiful and relaxing.
4.70 (158 reviews)
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Arapaho Bend Natural Area
Nature preserve
Natural setting for fishing, birding & wildlife viewing, with 4 miles of trails around ponds.
4.60 (527 reviews)
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Kingfisher Point Natural Area
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Tranquil getaway offering walking trails in natural surrounds, wildlife & large ponds for fishing.
4.60 (111 reviews)
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Ross Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful! So many trails and spots to walk. I really enjoyed it here!
4.60 (110 reviews)
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Mallard's Nest Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Right by my home. I have seen beavers, Great blue herons, ducks, raccoons, great horned owls, hawks and other life while walking spring creek trail which this basically is. Literally the heart of Fort Collins for me Nature wise. Since I have been walking the trial and going by this area my life defi...
4.60 (58 reviews)
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Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area
Nature preserve
Regional open space offering hiking trails, picnic shelters & opportunities for birdwatching.
4.50 (261 reviews)
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Running Deer Natural Area
Nature preserve
Lush natural landscape featuring walking trails, ponds, a wildlife lookout & large deer population.
4.50 (146 reviews)
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Fossil Creek Wetlands Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful trails & there is always a chance to spot some awesome wildlife & I have even been fortunate enough to get some amazing photographs of majestic Eagles, as well as, Hawks out on the hunt, and a great many more varieties of local & migrating birds can be seen frequently also🤠!!!
4.40 (69 reviews)
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Pelican Marsh Natural Area
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👍👍 A pleasant neighborhood marsh area where you can go to watch the local birds or just sit and relax. Sidewalks take you right to the edge of the marsh where there is an observation area with stone benches. Signs describe the local birds you can expect to see. With a pair of binoculars you should be a...
4.20 (86 reviews)
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Prairie Dog Meadow Natural Area
Nature preserve
😠 I live at 731 Parliament Ct. The Prairie dogs were exterminated in 2009. Is it possible to rename the open Space to more accurately reflect the area as a birdwatching and wildlife viewing area
4.10 (49 reviews)
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