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The Trip to Gateway Natural Area was held on 7/23/2022!
Trip to Gateway Natural Area

Come join us for a visit to Gateway Natural Area!
gateway shelters
We will hike to Milton-Seaman Reservoir and then have a picnic.

Gateway Natural Area is where the North Fork of the Poudre River joins the main branch of the Poudre River and is the location of Fort Collins' original water filtration facility. There is a picnic area and restrooms.

gateway river overlook
We will meet at 4:00 p.m. at CSU University Village - 1600 W Plum by the office.
 
We will checkin and load up and then drive to Gateway Natural Area.
Once we arrive at Gateway Natural area we will hike up to Milton-Seaman Reservoir and then have a picnic supper.
See the schedule below.


The Milton-Seaman Reservoir is on the North Fork of the Poudre River. The hike is about 1 mile long. The majority of the hike is a flat trail along the North Fork of the Poudre River. The last part of the hike is steeper, as we go up the embankment of the dam.

overflow
outlet
Top of wall
overlook

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WHEN
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, 4:00pm to 8:00pm

WHERE
Gateway Natural Area
5216 West Highway 14
Bellvue, CO 80512
google map link

SCHEDULE
  • 4:00-4:15 Meet at CSU University Village 1600 W Plum by the office
    •      Check in & Load Up
  • 4:15-4:45 Drive to Gateway Natural Area
  • 4:45-7:30 Hike and Picnic
  • 7:30-8:00 Return to CSU University Village
(remember times are approximate and will vary, due to driving and weather conditions---we may arrive home later)

WHAT TO BRING
FOOD!!
-bring your own pre-cooked supper
-bring your own plates and utensils if needed
-snacks
WATER for yourself--enough water for the event (we are not sure if there is a place to refill water bottles).