Fort Collins trail users, prepare for a detour. The Fossil Creek Trail will be off-limits between Trilby Road and Carpenter Road starting Nov. 18 to make room for stream rehabilitation efforts. Stanton Creek is getting a facelift, and the construction is slotted to last until the end of March 2026, as reported by the City of Fort Collins.
The revamp of the creek, which snakes along the Stanton Creek and Greenstone neighborhoods, necessitates the closure. But don't fret, alternative sidewalks and paths along Trilby Road, Lemay Avenue, and Carpenter Road will remain open to compensate for the inconvenience. The city has promised to put up signs to guide pedestrians and cyclists through the detour routes, a nod to the importance of maintaining accessible routes in the face of necessary environmental restoration.
The City of Fort Collins provides the lowdown on the rehab project. Residents and visitors looking for updates, or perhaps the minutiae of the stream rehabilitation undertakings, can head to the site.
