Pineridge Natural Area (A)

Name: Pineridge Natural Area (A)
Start: 2025-08-10T07:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-08-10T08:30:00-06:00
Location: Cottonwood Glen Park

Hosted By

Carol V.

Details

Hike description: This A rated loop hike in the popular Fort Collins Pineridge Natural Area is a favorite among nature enthusiasts, hikers, runners, and bikers. You can enjoy city views, foothills views, and beautiful reflections in Dixon Reservoir. You will be welcomed by some prairie dogs and may see other wildlife including pelicans, herons, and rabbits.
Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: The hike distance is 4.2 miles, starting at 5,000 ft. with an elevation gain of 253 ft.
Meetup Location and rideshare amount: The location of the 7:00 am meet up for the hike is Cottonwood Glen Park, 2074 S. Overland Trail in Fort Collins. There are restrooms and ample parking at the park. Loveland hikers may carpool from JAX West at Eisenhower and Wilson at 6:30 am. The round trip driving distance is 24 miles with a ride share of $2.40.
Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
Hike Pace: This hike will be at a moderate pace. We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.
Things to Bring: Water, snacks, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and hiking poles. Note: There are two semi-steep ascents and one semi-steep descent for those that use hiking poles. There is limited shade.
Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here: (https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.5295483&lon=-105.0568967). Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled for any reason.
Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf. If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.