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River Bluffs Open Space Conditions

River Bluffs trail head. (photo by Larimer County Ranger)

Current Conditions

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Report Last Updated: 5/17/2012
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Wildlife Closure- River access down stream of the trailhead is closed from March 1st through June 15th to help protect nesting raptors.

Trail Conditions- the trail is in good shape and bathroom facilities at the trailhead are open for the season.

Wildlife

Mule deer, white-tailed deer, fox, and coyotes can all be seen wandering through this area. There is a prairie dog colony on the east side of the open space. The prairie dogs are a consistent food source for the raptors including the local bald eagles.

Bird Sightings

Great horned owls, red-tailed hawks, and bald eagles are residents of River Bluffs Open Space. Various waterfowl enjoy the habitat of the Poudre River including wood ducks, teal, shovelers, mallards and mergansers.