Poudre River Trail Alerts

This website provides updates for the 22-mile section of the trail from Island Grove in Greeley to River Bluffs and Kyger Reservoir in Windsor. For information on other sections of the Poudre River Trail, please click on the name of the city or county: Timnath, Fort Collins, or Larimer County. 

Get the latest updates on Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX): https://trails.colorado.gov/. If you have a Smartphone, install the COTREX app (iPhone or Android). COTREX is by far the best and up-to-date source of trail closure information. 

Conditions change on a daily basis. If you see something, please report it to director@poudretrail.org or 970-381-6250 (call or text).

Greeley Closure Updates: February 11, 2025

The Duran section of the Poudre River Trail (between 59th Avenue and 71st Avenue in Greeley):

This section has been closed for an extended amount of time for major repairs and improvements. The estimated re-open date is mid-March, 2025.

Cold temps had delayed soil compaction and pouring of concrete. As of February 11th, the trail has been poured. They are backfilling the soil on the sides of the trail and cleaning up the site. Depending on the weather, they hope to install new fencing the week of February 17th-21st. There is a chance the trail could open before the end of February. Stay tuned! 

The City of Greeley acknowledged that the Duran project has gone past the original expected date of completion. Two factors have contributed to the delay. First, due to the dynamic nature of river systems, the site topography had changed since the construction plans for the project were originally completed, and some of the engineering work had to be re-done to ensure that the project would effectively address erosion. Second, the severe cold weather we had in January delayed the concrete pouring. Thank you for your patience. 

Riverbank Repair East of 35th Avenue in Greeley:

A section of trail between 25th Avenue to 35th Avenue is being threatened by riverbank erosion. Short-term, emergency repairs were completed in 2022. This section will be closed to complete long-term repair to the riverbank.

• Extent of closure: 25th Avenue to 35th Avenue.  
• Estimated closure dates: December 9, 2024 to May 31, 2025. 

For questions about this project, please call 970-350-9813.  

Mining Poudre Ponds in Greeley: 
Poudre Ponds play an essential role in Greeley’s water resources portfolio by allowing the city to manage return flows to the river. The city recently drained Pond A to complete repairs and allow gravel mining operations to begin. The mining increases Pond A’s non-potable water storage capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 acre-feet (approximately 978 million gallons).  Pond B also stores 1,500 acre-feet of non-potable water.

Once complete, the Poudre Ponds will reopen with improved public recreation amenities for fishing and non-motorized recreation, such as kayaks and paddleboards. 

The Poudre River Trail will likely open in the Spring or early Summer of 2025 before the ponds are reopened to the public. When the ponds reopen, expect to see several improvements for fishing as well as benches, shade-structures, and additional porta-potty locations. 

• Extent of closure: The entire Poudre Ponds property (Ponds A & B) will be closed at the 35th Avenue gate.
• Estimated closure dates: December 9, 2024, until late 2025 or early 2026. The Poudre River Trail will likely open in the Spring or early Summer of 2025 before the ponds are reopened to the public. 

For questions about this project, please contact water@greeleygov.com.