FORT COLLINS- Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has constructed and opened the Stout Connector trail, a new 1.3-mile natural surface trail in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.  With this new addition, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space now offers over 30 total trail miles for users to access and adds to the approximately 1,400 miles of trails available throughout Larimer County, which are managed by various public land agencies.   

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In an effort to better connect people, nature, and place, Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is piloting a customer service feedback campaign this summer to assess visitor satisfaction, identify barriers that may be limiting access to nature opportunities, and identify areas of customer service improvement.

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Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is partnering with Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) crews to implement several important trail improvement projects prioritized in the 2022 Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Management Plan. 

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Rate Your Day title graphic of text and a sunset scene featuring horsetooth rock and devils backbone. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is conducting a multi-year "Rate Your Day" visitor satisfaction survey to provide insights into visitor experiences at Larimer County parks and open spaces. 

The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids from marina concessionaires to provide services at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake. The solicitation can be found at bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county and closes August 25, 2023.

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Due to heavy rain and high water levels, River Bluffs Open Space, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park, Forks Park, and Sleepy Hollow Park have all been closed until further notice.

 

Check the COTREX app for current status and Know Before You Go!

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Ellen Harris
Education and Volunteer Specialist
eharris@larimer.org
(970) 498-5629

Julie Enderby
Education and Volunteer Supervisor
jenderby@larimer.org
(970) 619-4552

Group Volunteers support Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) by working alongside staff on facility, maintenance & stewardship projects.