CITY OF FORT COLLINS

GATEWAY NATURAL AREA

Welcome to Gateway Natural Area

Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and relaxing

by the river makes Gateway a place for all.

Each season is special - visit all year round.

Get away at Gateway!

FOR YOUR PROTECTION — No overnight parking or alcohol is allowed at Gateway.No entering or returning through Gateway after dusk.All pets must be leashed.Use grills provided or table-top gas grills only.

DIRECTIONSFrom Fort Collins, go north on Hwy 287 to Hwy 14. Go 5.2 miles west on Hwy 14 to Gateway Natural Area.

THANK YOU Thank you Fort Collins and Larimer County voters! Your citizen-initiated sales tax dollars provide visitor services at Gateway.

fcgov.com/naturalareasNatural Areas Department Office 970-416-2815

Ranger 970-416-2147Life-threatening emergency 911

Gateway Natural Area 970-407-1106For a guided nature walk 970-416-2480

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LOOKING BACKIn 1903, the City of Fort Collins

opened a water treatment facility at the confluence of the Cache la Poudre River and its North Fork tributary. To learn more pick up the History of Gateway Natural Area brochure available at the gate station and kiosks.

Seaman Reservoir (owned by the City of Greeley) is seen in the distance from the Black Powder Trail.

Hikers enjoy the scenery from the Black Powder Trail.

Recent large fires (Picnic Rock in 2004 and Hewlett Gulch and High Park in 2012) have burned portions of Gateway Natural Area. Fire scars, standing dead trees (snags), and new green growth are evident.

FEESRequired March 1–Nov. 30 $6.00 per standard vehicle

Annual passes available for $35.00 per standard vehicle. Annual passes are valid one year from date of purchase.

Shelters: Use of picnic shelters are on a first-come, first-served basis, unless reserved. Shelters can be reserved for $50 each per day.

Call 970-416-2815 or visit fcgov.com/naturalareas for details.

HOURSDawn to Dusk