East Poudre River, Fort Collins Walking Tour

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Cache la Poudre river — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Strauss cabin ruins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Winding their way across the Great Plains like so many ribbons, rivers and streams were vital to survival for all lifeforms that inhabited the parched expanse. For humans, watercourses also served as directional aids, tracks for travel corridors, and convenient boundaries. The Cache la Poudre was such a river. Its verdant valley was referred to as the jáaianahâw by the Arapaho people and first appear on a map of the region as a result of Major Stephen H. Long’s expedition of 1820. By 1835, it was being called the Cache la Poudre, or “hide the powder.”

Significant at various times, in various ways, the Poudre River has many tales to tell. From the 1820s to the 1870s this “downstream” segment factored prominently in river lore. This tour takes you around the circumference of Rigden Reservoir while stopping at several sites during the walk to relate stories of the people and events that added to its colorful history.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Traces of the Past History Tours

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Personalized stagecoach ticket
Included: Historic object viewing and handling.

Itinerary

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Cache La Poudre River

2 hours
We will visit three historically significant sites on this walking tour which is approximately two miles round trip. Sites include:
- Strauss Cabin ruins
- Arapahoe Council Tree site
- Historic Sherwood property
In addition to these sites, we include an ongoing narrative that conveys their relevance and places them in the proper historical context.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our tour will begin in the parking lot at Arapaho Bend Reservoir located at 4109 East Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO. Look for our blue passenger van.

End point

Our tour will begin in the parking lot at Arapaho Bend Reservoir located at 4109 East Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO. Look for our blue passenger van.