Motorcycle Routes & Destinations Near Fort Collins, CO
Routes & Destinations
Know Before You Ride.
Fort Collins sits at the gateway to some of Colorado's most spectacular riding. Here's what's out your front door — and how to make the most of it.
Highway 14 follows the Cache la Poudre River through a dramatic granite canyon — Colorado's only federally designated Wild & Scenic River corridor. The road winds 70 miles from Fort Collins to Walden, with waterfalls, rock walls, and river crossings the whole way. Optional gravel detours into the Roosevelt National Forest add off-road variety for riders who want it.
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Details
Local Tip
Start early — canyon traffic picks up by 10am on weekends. Fuel up in Fort Collins; next gas is 50+ miles in at Rustic.
What Kind of Rider Are You?
Beginner-friendly
Pavement Cruiser
Stick to Highway 14 through Poudre Canyon and the Horsetooth Reservoir perimeter roads. Spectacular scenery, plenty of photo ops, bring your swimsuit!
Mixed terrain
Gravel Explorer
Mix pavement with gravel forestry service roads around Horsetooth Reservoir, Buckhorn Rd, Pennock Pass (9,163 feet), and Old Flowers Road ↩.
Off-road focus
Off-Road Seeker
Deep into Roosevelt National Forest on technical forest roads. Be prepared, fuel up in Rustic and watch for wildlife!
Ready to Explore?
Rent a moto and ride on your own, or let our guides take you to the best spots.