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SaveArapaho Bend is a scenic entryway into Fort Collins with natural and cultural features to enjoy It is a popular fishing spot and is often visited by equestrians. You may see or hear some of the over 80 species of birds that use the habitat here including American white pelicans, prairie falcons, and cormorants. Visitors also may see mammals such as rabbits, squirrels, beavers, coyotes, foxes and deer. Anglers may catch bass, bluegill, yellow perch, or sunfish in the ponds reclaimed from previous gravel mining. View more fishing details.
Come see the ruins of the historic Strauss Cabin, one of the earliest log cabins in the area. The cabin was restored in 1997 and burned by arsonists in 1999. The cabin ruins were closed to the public from 1999-2012. The Natural Areas Department acquired the property from Larimer County and cleaned up the site with the help of volunteers. The pedestrian access bridge has been repaired. Please visit with respect.
While this site brings with it the hum of traffic on adjacent I-25, it provides opportunities for relaxing recreation with impressive views of the mountains and a glimpse into Fort Collins past.
Come see the ruins of the historic Strauss Cabin, one of the earliest log cabins in the area. The cabin was restored in 1997 and burned by arsonists in 1999. The cabin ruins were closed to the public from 1999-2012. The Natural Areas Department acquired the property from Larimer County and cleaned up the site with the help of volunteers. The pedestrian access bridge has been repaired. Please visit with respect.
While this site brings with it the hum of traffic on adjacent I-25, it provides opportunities for relaxing recreation with impressive views of the mountains and a glimpse into Fort Collins past.
source: https://www.fcgov.com/

Activities Click to view
- Hike
5 trails
- Mountain Bike
5 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Trail Running
5 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 3
Region Status
Open as of May 19, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 5
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 5
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 312 ft
- Total Vertical
- 23 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,872 ft
- Reports
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 247
Popular Arapaho Bend Natural Area Trails
status | title | difficulty | rating |
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Rigden Reservoir Loop | |||
Beaver Pond | |||
Arapaho Bend Paved | |||
Bass Pond Loop | |||
Cormorant Pont |
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Bass Pond Loop | May 1, 2022 @ 9:03am May 1, 2022 | Dry | Cockerdude | ||
Horsetooth Parking | Jun 19, 2021 @ 2:51pm Jun 19, 2021 | Ideal | Cockerdude | ||
Rigden Reservoir Loop | Jun 19, 2021 @ 2:51pm Jun 19, 2021 | Ideal | Cockerdude | ||
Beaver Pond | Jun 19, 2021 @ 2:51pm Jun 19, 2021 | Ideal | Cockerdude |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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markegge | wishlist | region | activity #52387143 | May 10, 2024 @ 4:34pm May 10, 2024 |
Bzomer | comment | trail | activity #44961909 | Oct 7, 2023 @ 7:26am Oct 7, 2023 |
Bzomer | vote | trail | activity #44961850 | Oct 7, 2023 @ 7:24am Oct 7, 2023 |
AndrewmK5N5T | wishlist | region | activity #40361763 | May 27, 2023 @ 6:09pm May 27, 2023 |
Cockerdude | add | report | activity #28915577 | May 1, 2022 @ 8:14pm May 1, 2022 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Basic loop around the reservoir to get in some... | Oct 7, 2023 @ 7:26am Oct 7, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Pineridge Natural Area | 9 | 1 | 7.2 km | ||
Prairie Ridge Natural Area | 8.2 km | ||||
Maxwell Natural Area | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8.3 km | |
Coyote Ridge | 6 | 1 | 9.2 km | ||
Lory State Park | 3 | 8 | 3 | 9.8 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Overland Mountain Bike Association
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Front Range Ride Guides - Fort Collins
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Road 34Bike Shop
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proVelo BicyclesBike Shop
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Brave New WheelBike Shop
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Road34 Bike ShopBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 312 ft | 23 ft | #10,469 | #4,359 | 5 | 1,051 | ||||
Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 3 ft | #1,093 | #762 | |||||||
Hike | 5 | 4 miles | 312 ft | 23 ft | #9,409 | #4,239 | 5 | 118 | ||||
Trail Running | 5 | 4 miles | 312 ft | 23 ft | #9,359 | #4,203 | 5 | 132 |
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