The 8.5 is slightly misleading - Robs trail is about 4.5 miles following all the signs before it turns into Ambush for the stronger gradient and switchbacks. Take your first left on to Sun Peak drive and the trail will begin just off to your right. Created by Alex Deckard. It has magnificent views, good shade, beautiful aspen groves. It is named for John A. Collins, East Grand Rapids mayor from 1933 to 1956. Rob’s trail is fairly wide and straight with just the right amount of rocks to bounce through, so it’s easy to hit top speed on the way back down. Signup for current trail conditions, news, exclusive offers, as well as the latest edits, photos, and stories about bikes sent straight to your inbox. City of Fort Collins Park Planning & Development Department presented a recommended concept plan for the future park in the Trail Head Neighborhood at the third and last neighborhood meeting on September 19, 2019. At the first marked intersection, veer left and continue uphill. All rights reserved. Running along the edge of Green Oaks Boulevard just east of Collins Street, River Legacy Park – East often gets lost in the shadow created by River Legacy Park, its much bigger brother to the west. Great views. How long is it to the top of the hill (mountain?). Red Mountain Open Space is open to the public for the spring, summer, and fall months. The reason for all of this is because I probably spent a great deal of time here while I was young. This popular trail is … Not a peaceful hike. When not updating this silly website, he's likely off exploring the nearby hills with a few of his favorite partners in crime. ... Basically every trail that bikes are allowed on in Park City or the whole Wasatch range for that matter is a multi use trail. For more information and to read the daily avalanche forecast please visit: https://utahavalanchecenter.org Post-ride, spin over to Drafts at the base of Canyons Resort for some celebratory beer and/or grub. Awesome my bike ride! Lined with walking trails and open lawns, guests will also find Inspiration Playground, Spring Canyon Dog Park and Veterans Plaza, which is the headquarters for Veterans Day services every year. Depending on the snowpack, Rob’s could be ready to ride by mid-May, and is most always a safe bet by June. Recreate only with people from your own household. Collins settled in San Antonio and purchased a 140-acre farm southwest of the city. If you are hiking down Holly’s trail, though, when you get to Ricochet, both Ricochet and Holly’s heading down say no hikers. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Take your first left on to Sun Peak drive and the trail will begin just off to your right. Park in the Park City Community Church parking lot, and continue west on Bear Hollow Drive. Continue climbing on Rob’s until you reach the junction for Ambush. Ran into a mama moose and her baby right on the trail past Rosebud and had to turn around. Collins is a quick little connector trail that will cut out a significant portion of paved road. Long recognized as one of the premiere fine art galleries of the West, Mountain Trails Gallery proudly represents many of the most renowned contemporary and western artists of our time. Note the trailhead starts in a residential area but do not let that stop you because you quickly gain elevation and feel more secluded. To ride as an out-and-back, simply turn around and return the way you came. TROY COLLINS. Crowded with mountain bikers on narrow trail. Collins settled in San Antonio and purchased a 140-acre farm southwest of the city. John Collins Park Situated on Lakeside Drive between the Grand Rapids Yacht Club and Rose's Restaurant, this lakefront park is within easy walking distance of Gaslight Village. Gradual climb, fast descent. I was very nice Robs is nice and shady the grade is moderate. This application uses licensed Geocortex Essentials technology for the Esri ® ArcGIS platform. Took Rob’s to the bench then headed up towards the summit of the nearest hill. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. From the Sun Peak Recreation Center, you ride up DuBois and Collins to reach Rob's. It’s a neighborhood favorite for residents in the Sun Peak & Bear Hollow communities, so the trail can see heavy traffic during the evening and on weekends, especially during the early summer months. Stay near home to recreate. To extend your ride a little, you may also return via Rosebuds which will finish on a service road below the Orange Bubble Chair. Stayed a little while at Sams bench, a special place for remembering. Definitely worth the burner for the views at the top! Bring your own personal hand sanitizer and use your restroom at Park History Finis Foster Collins (generally called F.F. This particular route is an out-and-back, however, you can connect to both Ambush as well as the Ridge Connector trails for a truly epic ride once all the snow melts. 5 miles exactly. Moose sighting! Multiple great loop options. The trail was not crowded on a Thursday morning. Lots of mountain bikers screaming down the mountain so keep alert. We ran into more bikers than other hikers and going up Murdock was challenging but the views are great. There we found a proper path connecting to Olympic and Moose Puddle. Suggest not using. We're currently welcoming feedback about the park concept plan. All of these trails can be accessed from Clingmans Dome Road, which is typically open between April 1 and December 1 (in winter, the A.T. can be … Followed the spine down to Moose’s Puddle where we made our descent towards Deer Hollow Road towards the car. Only an inch or two blanketing the Round Valley trails with a little bit more higher up. The trail is heavily wooded and provides plenty of shade making it a great option all throughout the summer. It currently extends from West Drake Road to the confluence of Spring Creek and the Poudre River where it joins the Poudre Trail. #7 of 27 Nature & Parks in Fort Collins. Noelridge Park Trail This is a .8 mile crushed limestone trail in Noelridge Park on the city's northeast side. Rob's Trail in Park City, UT is a fun & easy trail that climbs a mere 1,000 ft over 2.5 miles to a beautiful overlook of The Canyons Ski Resort, Park City, and surrounding mountains. Great trail as far as we could go! Trail signage was better than last year. Great views, nice dirt trail. For up-to-date trail conditions, visit the Basin Recreation Trail Conditions. Great hike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Collins Park is a 55-acre facility with five lighted softball fields, four lighted baseball fields, one unlighted soccer field, one sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, a skate park, nature trails, picnic tables, barbecue grills, rest room facilities, a canoe launch, and limited access to fishing along Cypress Creek. Overall, was challenging but fun. Rob's Trail is a perennial favorite among Park City locals for year-round hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. Way to crowded with bikes and people. The City of Fort Collins Master Plan outlines a goal that every resident in Fort … To this day I have a healthy respect for geese and swans since I got flogged by them in this very park as a child. The trail has a lot of shade and a lot of switchbacks and we saw moose and deer during the hike. Finis Foster Collins (generally called F.F. This is a very popular trail, and therefore gets packed on weekends. Jeremy Ranch 24-7, Stealth Trails Dropout and Team Cutthroat Downhills, Fink Again The Park Planning & Development Department hopes that everyone in the neighborhood is staying safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Surprisingly more shade and less crowds than I expected for 10am start on a Sunday. The Management Plan for Red Mountain Open Space requires closures to the public December 1 to March 1 because of winter weather changes and the wildlife requirements. Deep crimson and tan rocks, rolling grasslands, and sandy washes await you at Red Mountain Open Space, a 15,780-acre open After pedaling roughly 1,500 ft uphill, point it downwards for a fast romp back down through the woods. TIA, first time going to Utah, super excited, but I’m use to hiking flat Florida trails. There were a couple spots with nice views too. Note: The trail is closed between November 1 - May 15. We are staying at the Hyatt Place close to this trail, off of Sun Peak Drive. 5.1 miles, 1300 feet elevation change. The trail is primarily an out-and-back, but it if you go a bit further it can be combined with other trails to create a loop. Don’t miss the enchanted forest! The trail surface is mostly smooth and tacky, with some rocky technical sections on the straights. Community members are invited to view the full version of the draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan! LaVerne Collins Park LaVerne Collins Park is located at 10581 Old Olive Street, at Spoede Road and Olive Boulevard. Quite a climb, though not much of a view at the top. It is best accessed off Council Street NE between Collins Road and 42nd Street. . With over 300 miles of singletrack, there is good reason why Park City was designated with IMBA’s Gold Level Ride Area status. 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd. With a gazebo and flagpole monument, this park is a great place to relax with a book or enjoy lunch. If you’re hiking, I’m not sure where they expect you to go., really enjoyed the trail, run got cut short due to a moose sighting. Would recommend to anyone looking for a longer but not too grueling hike. Please note- as of 11/16 2020 Rob’s trail and parking lot are closed until May 1st 2021. The Spring Creek Trail extends through a new underpass of Taft Hill Road. Was about 9.5 miles total. Stay Safe on Trails during Covid-19 Recommendations to keep you safe and minimize impacts Be prepared before heading out. Beautiful hike! Fossil Creek Park. We have heard that Fort Collins High School is almost done with their track upgrade. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. However, there are lots and lots and lots of unleashed dogs and within the first 5 minutes of walking spotted three plastic bags of dog poop and one dump no bag on the trail. The Noland Divide Trail descends Collins' south slope, connecting the Appalachian Trail to Bryson City, North Carolina. Jenni's Trail (Moderate) One of the newer trails in Park City, this 5.1-mile one-way trail starts from … The trail works its way through evergreen forest, aspen trees, with great views along the way. Armstrong Trail, a recent addition to the Park City trail network, is designated uphill... piro Trail is a Park City classic, and for good reason. Whether you are looking for lung-busting climbs, fast & flowy descents, or big mountain epics the ride options in and around Park City are unmatched in their variety or accessibility. Life is too short to ride busted bikes. Sign up today & have the latest news, trail updates, trip reports, deals on the latest gear, and stories delivered straight to your inbox so you can make the most of your time in the saddle. The largest community park in Fort Collins, Spring Canyon Park encompasses a whopping 100 acres just east of Pineridge Natural Area in West Fort Collins. Click to view the drafted Parks & Recreation Master PlanThe drafted plan documents are available for review, and will be going to City Council for approval in late 2020 or early 2021. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Given it’s lower elevation, combined with the fact that the trail doesn’t cross any ski runs, Collins & Rob’s trails typically dry out early in the season and packs some decent elevation change. Park History. If you ride from the trailhead, at the parking area off Bear Hollow Rd., Rob's trail is a fairly steep grind through the pine covered, north face of the ridge. After the end of this listed trail, there’s a steep but doable 20-min or so climb to the top of Murdock Peak. A new natural area southwest of Fort Collins that will connect with the Coyote Ridge Natural Area and the adjacent Larimer County and Lory State Park … This trail accesses or travels through potential avalanche terrain. Always be courteous when encountering other trail users. Rob’s & Collins trails are part of the Canyons Resort trail network and offer great out-and-back options as well as access to the Mid-Mountain Trail. Early spring, get treated to splendid wildflowers off Rob’s and in the fall, enjoy a feast of fall colors. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Please people follow rules. Desolation Peak via Tombstone to Fantasy Ridge Loop. It was a killer ride. It regularly hosts fitness walks, walk-a-thons, and company fitness outings. Beyond that we had a happy accident by taking the center path - really an animal track- that took us up to a great rock pile and 360 views. The Spring Creek Trail follows Spring Creek through several parks in mid-Fort Collins for 6.93 miles. Jenni's Trail climbs from Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) to the top of the Payday Lift, providing a downhill option or a smooth easier climbing route to Park City's higher trails. It’s a great trail with beautiful vistas on top. Trail was good - moderately trafficked between hikers, dogs, and bikes. We recommend riding mid-week as well as during morning and afternoon hours when possible. Park in the Park City Community Church parking lot, and continue west on Bear Hollow Drive. ... PARK CITY 301 Main Street Park City, Utah 84060. If you park there you WILL get ticketed. Feel free to leave a comment if you’ve ridden the trail lately or have more recent trail beta. You will be on Rosebud’s for a brief stint before making another right uphill onto Rob’s trail. Hi! The recommended route to Rob’s is via Collins trail. It’s turned into excrement trail. Awesome views. Got to the trail head at 10am and lucked into parking right at the entrance. Good for COVID, Robs trail is overused and abused, too many people, too many dogs, too much dog crap and conflict .... and is in process of being a closed access. The trail is accessible from town... Alex is a designer by trade & mid-grade adventurer by night who’s quite partial to knobby tired bikes, clean design, & dirty hands. However bikers can’t go down the same way they came up. Pretty rocky and rooty but still. At … Was pretty shady most the hike. Will do again, Good trail to run/hike if it's super hot in the valley and you want shade. Made it up and down in about 3.5 hours. Staff presented plan documents to City Council on October 27. Keep your group small. Rob's Trail is a 8.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Park City, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. "There is a large open natural … Keep it under control as to not take out a tree, hiker, horse, or fellow rider as the trail can get crowded during evenings and weekends, especially early on in the season. A shaded, multi-season hike with great views of Park City's Snyderville Basin. So we went down through Olympic. For the Forest Park First-Timer: Lower MacLeay to Stone House. Arlington, TX 76006. 90% shady, great wild flowers, mild to moderate hike! Collins), born and raised in Rusk County, Texas, manufactured and marketed windmills and pumps that were essential to ranchers and farmers in the late 19th century. 45 reviews. Project impacts include both fabrication and contractor delays, due to staff shortages caused by the virus. The gallery features an eclectic mix of representational and impressionist paintings and sculpture as well as a broad selection of western artifact reproductions. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Apparently the downhill bike traffic was out of control for the hikers. Is it a safe trail to hike in the morning? Rob's Trail is a 8.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Park City, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Please. The City, CSU, etc have much higher priorities due to COVID-19, etc. Collins), born and raised in Rusk County, Texas, manufactured and marketed windmills and pumps that were essential to ranchers and farmers in the late 19th century. © 2016 Park City Mountain Biking. Park City Mountain Biking recommends the tachos. 11 reviews of Fort Collins City Park "The Fort Collins City Park is probably my most favorite park... ever! Fun and challenging trail. I loved to feed the geese, ducks and swans. It is beautiful but a few hikers who feel rules don’t apply are ruining the environment for all of us. The peaceful one and a half acre park is named in the honor of retired City Clerk, LaVerne Collins. We did notice new signs this week at the dirt track reminding the public that it’s CSU property. Collins-Robs in Park City Robs will become uphill only on 10 June (from Rosebud Heaven intersection to Ambush intersection). Several gorgeous vistas along the way. Collins is a quick little connector trail that will cut out a significant portion of paved road. I hiked it as a loop connecting with Moose Puddle. Were out numbered by bikes (everyone was considerate ;-) so looking forward to getting up to the hike-only trails next time. Click here to view the work session. Please know that design work is nearly complete for the project, but there has been delays as a result of COVID-19. Mastering the truest form of impressionistic art by pouring his heart onto canvas, Troy Collin's vision and faith have danced with color and technique, changing the spiritual temperature of galleries and homes nationwide. Know Before You Go. We’ll try again another day! 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