Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Description
Coyote Ridge Natural Area is open to the public and is an example of a transition zone between grasslands and montane forests sometimes called montane shrublands. This property is located between Loveland and Fort Collins approximately 1 mile south of the Larimer County Landfill on the west side of County Road 19 (Taft Hill Road from Fort Collins - Wilson Street from Loveland).
Management Summary
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| Permit Required | |||
| Trails Trail Map | Easy to moderate. The trail is 3 miles roundtrip and is unpaved. It starts flat and climbs several foothills/hogbacks, eventually joining with the 4 mile roundtrip trail on the Rimrock Open Space of Larimer County Parks & Open Lands for a total of 7 miles roundtrip. | ||
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| Restrooms | Located one mile from the trailhead at the Cabin. | ||
| Drinking fountains | Located one mile from the trailhead at the Cabin. | ||
| Dogs allowed |
Property Information
| Type of Acquisition | #Acres | Property Value | Partnerships Bargain Sales Donations | Date Acquired | Public Access |
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| Fee Simple | 84.3 | $ 278,500 | Larimer Co. - $ 92,833 Fort Collins - $ 185,666 | 1997 | Yes |
| Fee Simple | 315 | $ 693,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 346,500 Fort Collins - $ 346,500 | 1995 | Yes |
| Fee Simple | 440 | $ 924,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 100,000 Fort Collins - $ 824,000 | 1994 | Yes |
Management Plan
Coyote Ridge Natural Area is managed by the City of Fort Collins.
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