The City of Fort Collins announced today that after an extended closure due to flood damage, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area is set to reopen on Friday, August 11th, 2023.

  • Ginny Trail and On the Rocks Trail are both closed until further notice while repairs are being made.
  • Bikers may use Power Line Trail uphill only.
  • Bikers may temporarily use DR Trail downhill only. Be sure to maintain a safe speed and yield to horses and hikers.
  • Valley Loop and Eden Valley Spur are open to all visitors.
  • Some trails are overgrown.
  • The Valley Loop Trail is severely eroded near the DR Trail intersection.

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Howling Cow Cafe

Howling Cow Cafe opened on July 1st, 2014, adjacent to Morning Fresh Dairy Farm hq, almost exactly a year after the Bellvue Bean closed down. That was a tough year for cyclists who were used to a mid-ride coffee break while doing the Dairy Loop. Lori and Robert Graves, the owners of Morning Fresh, managed to fill the void left by the Bean and then some. Howling Cow offers a comfortable patio with views of the foothills, great coffee, Ummbers IceCream, Noosa Yoghurt, baked goods, and other…

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