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Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Collins, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Red Fox Meadows Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Calm natural area featuring a lake and a river, with trails and flora.
What runners say about Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
“If you go right in the beginning of spring time when the water run off is Crystal clear and clean, the dogs really love jumping in the canals to cool off and drink water.”
“It is a beautiful natural wetlands and there are some friendly horses off the entrance.”
“Beautiful peaceful place to walk your dog early AM and Night.”
“If you go right in the beginning of spring time when the water run off is Crystal clear and clean, the dogs really love jumping in the canals to cool off and drink water.”
The infinity Loop. One of my favorite places to unwind. Beautiful and relaxing.
There is a mtb jump trail here it is pretty decent for being in a natural area
I walk my dog here 3 to 5 times a day and I find it a refreshing and pleasant break in my day. I feel that the constantly changing greenery breeder leaves mange without new views arms three trails that wings through it are always huffing little discoveries.
I really like this little getaway. It is pretty small, but if you only have a short while to get some outdoor time in it is just right. Usually about an hour max to walk all the way around. It is a beautiful natural wetlands and there are some friendly horses off the entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“I feel that the constantly changing greenery breeder leaves mange without new views arms three trails that wings through it are always huffing little discoveries.”
“I walk my dog here 3 to 5 times a day and I find it a refreshing and pleasant break in my day.”
“Beautiful peaceful place to walk your dog early AM and Night.”
Plan your run at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefcgov.com
- Phone+1 970-416-2815
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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