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Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Sunset Vista Natural Area

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Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Sunset Vista Natural Area

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Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Sunset Vista Natural Area

01:25

26.6km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Hazaleus Natural Area

Redtail Grove Natural Area

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2.63 km

Long View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Long View Trail is part of Loveland's 32-mile paved recreation trail system. This 4.4-mile long, 10-foot wide trail connects Loveland's Recreation Trail at Sunset Vista Natural Area with Fort Collins' Fossil Creek Trail at Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. It then runs along the east side of North Taft Avenue in Loveland and South Shields Street in Fort Collins.

The trail also passes through three City of Fort Collins natural areas namely; Colina, Mariposa and Hazaleus. Apart from allowing cyclists to avoid the busy roads in the locality, it offers trail users sweeping panoramic views of pristine countryside.

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5.91 km

Hazaleus Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hazaleus Natural Area is a beautiful wildlife reserve in an area of stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. You'll see wetlands, native grasslands and impressive wildlife species including the possibility of Bald Eagles, Red-tailed hawks, Ferruginous hawks, Swainsons hawks, coyotes and foxes.

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7.19 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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