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Kingfisher Point Natural Area – Prospect Ponds Natural Area loop from Mountain & Shields

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Kingfisher Point Natural Area – Prospect Ponds Natural Area loop from Mountain & Shields

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2.5

(17)

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Kingfisher Point Natural Area – Prospect Ponds Natural Area loop from Mountain & Shields

02:09

20.6km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.71 km

Springer Natural Area

Nature Reserve

4.80 km

Kingfisher Point Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Kingfisher Point Natural Area features over 30 acres of meadow and wetland habitats. A lot of the property is relatively untouched and natural, so you have a decent chance of seeing some wildlife if you run through the preserve on the Poudre Trail.

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8.68 km

Cattail Chorus Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Cattail Chorus Natural Area is known for a diverse population of birds, both migrant and resident. There is a paved path that winds though small ponds and offers runners ample opportunities to spot wildlife.

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10.1 km

Little Causeway Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This is a fun little singletrack that takes you on an elevated embankment between the farm and the northernmost Prospect Pond.

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10.8 km

Prospect Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area

Highlight • Lake

These two adjoining natural areas offer lots of recreation opportunities: You can also walk, run, fish, picnic and bike. Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area is an exception to the usual easy acceptance of biking around Fort Collins: biking is not allowed in this natural area, but there is a bike rack available for you to lock up your ride.

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10.9 km

Prospect Ponds Natural Area

Highlight • Lake

Over 100 species of birds live here, including black-crowned night-herons, bald eagles, Swainsons hawks, great horned owls, wood ducks, and hooded mergansers.

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20.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

1.59 km

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

1.34 km

787 m

581 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

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Cattail Chorus Natural Area

Little Causeway Bridge

Prospect Ponds and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area

Prospect Ponds Natural Area

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