Wonderland Lake, Boulder - Denver - Golden - Fort Collins - Lyons, Colorado
Wonderland Lake
Boulder - Denver - Golden - Fort Collins - Lyons
Wonderland Lake is a wildlife sanctuary encompassing open water, streams, wetlands, short-grass prairies, foothill-woodlands and shrub. These overlapping ecosystems provide essential habitat for waterfowl, prairie dogs, deer, fox, coyote, rattlesnakes and raptors. The south portion of the Foothills Trail joins the Wonderland Lake Trail to form a scenic lollipop loop through this biologically rich composite, its wide groomed paths and mild grades welcoming runners, hikers, cyclists and equestrians year-round. Connections with the Old Kiln Trail, Foothills Community Park Loop and Foothills Trail-north provide extended travel options of varying length and difficulty.
| Related Trails: | Foothills Trail to Wonderland Lake |
Pronounced hogback formations frame the Foothills Trail
Runners enjoy Wonderland Lake's wide gravel paths and open space
Mule Deer are frequently seen grazing in the foothills over Wonderland Lake
Over 170 birds, mammals and reptiles rely on Prairie Dogs in some way for food and shelter
A confident red fox lies just off trail in Wonderland Lake Park
The west side of Wonderland Lake
Meadowlark are known for there distinct song
The trail heads south from Four Mile Creek on a wide graded path
Cattails on the lower slopes of Wonderland Lake
In between snowfalls on the Foothills Trail
Coming up the steep switchback connecting the Wonderland Lake and Foothills trails
Wonderland Lake from the east dam
Looking north up the Foothills Trail
Wonderland Lake
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