Songbirds, foxes, and migratory water birds are among the assorted mix of animals that can be seen in this amazingly diverse habitat. This conservation easement however is not open to the public. It preserves a community separator between Loveland and Berthoud along with the protection of stunning viewsheds near Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area. A trail easement and 50% of 3 shares of water is included in this acquisition.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
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).
The Board of County Commissioners and the Open Lands Advisory Board utilized extensive public input to identify priority areas for protection. It is not the intention of Larimer County to acquire all land within these priority areas. Acquisition depends on willing landowners and available funding, as well as identified priorities.
Questions regarding the e-bike study, research, and findings:
Zac Wiebe, Planning and Natural Resource Specialist
(970) 619-4534; zwiebe@larimer.org
Questions regarding administration or enforcement:
Chris Fleming, Visitor Services Division Manager
(970) 214-6083; cfleming@larimer.org
General Questions:
Parks Customer Service, parksoffice@larimer.org
Quarterly Reports
The Larimer County weed management program strives to minimize the occurrence of weeds and associated negative impacts on native plant communities, agricultural lands and public corridors in Larimer County.
Boating Access Hours
Every vessel entering Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake must be inspected for ANS. That requires specific hours of operation for boating.
Do your part to support your parks and open spaces!
Revenue generated from entrance permit sales goes directly back into your parks and open spaces to cover operations, maintenance, and personnel expenses.
Entrance permits are required at Carter Lake, Flatiron, Pinewood and Horsetooth Reservoirs, Blue Sky Trailhead, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (including Soderberg Trailhead), Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, Hermit Park Open Space, and Devil's Backbone Open Space.
