Loveland Trails

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Recreation Trail at Emerald Glen Recreation Trail through Emerald Glen Natural Area - Wilson Ave. and 43rd St.

Trail System

Paved Trails

The Recreation Trail System consists of 31 miles of paved trail encircling Loveland and connecting to other regional trails, including Long View Trail and the Colorado Front Range Trail.

The Recreation Trail Loop completely encircles the community, with the construction of the final 0.5-mile section in 2021. The city's scenic 21-mile Loop Trail runs along the Big Thompson River corridor, under and over city streets, along irrigation canals and the west shore of Boyd Lake State Park, through prairies and along wetland meadows. The trail connects parks, natural areas, neighborhoods, downtown, and many other destinations throughout the community.

The paved trail system is open from 6:00A to 10:30P daily for non-motorized use only. Type I and II e-bikes are allowed on all paved trails.

Quarter-mile markers are located along the city's paved trails to measure distance traveled and identify locations. These markers begin counting at Rossum Drive and continue east around the 21-mile trail loop.

Loveland Recreation Trail System

Trail Sections

Big Thompson River Trail (Rossum Drive to S Hwy 287)
Civic Center Trail (S Hwy 287 to N Denver Ave)
Boyd Lake Trail (N Denver Ave to County Road 11C)
North Trail (County Road 11C to N Taft Ave)
Westside Trail (N Taft Ave to W US 34)
Centerra Trail (between N Denver Ave and N Boyd Lake Ave)

Regional Trails

Front Range Trail (County Rd 11C north to E County Rd 30)

Long View Trail (W 57th St & N Taft Ave north to Trilby Rd-Fort Collins)

Maps are available to pick up at numerous locations around the city, including the Loveland Visitor's Center, Boyd Lake State Park, Chilson Recreation Center, various Loveland bicycle shops, or at the Parks & Recreation administrative office.

Rec Trail & Bikeways Map (PDF)

Loveland Bikeways & Trails Brochure (PDF)

Ticket to Trails Passport

Pick up a Ticket to Trails Passport at the Parks & Rec Admin Office (or print a copy). Visit all 7 trail sections and bring your ticket back for a prize!

Parks & Recreation Admin Office, 500 E. 3rd St., Suite 200

Hours M-F, 8:00A-4:30P

Soft-Surface Trails

Loveland has more than 20 miles of soft-surface trails in and around Loveland for your enjoyment.