Birding Spots of Colorado
(alphabetical)
Valco Ponds, Pueblo: see Pueblo Reservoir
Valco Ponds, Canon City: see Arkansas Riverwalk
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From Durango; travel east on highway 160 to FR 501
Turn north on FR 501 (Vallecito Road) to property.
DeLorme 87:A5
Roads of Colorado 139:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 122:C5
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From Canon City, take highway 50 West out of town.
After approx. 8.5 miles, turn North on Fremont CR 45.
Valle Bridge is just North of Highway 50!.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 100:D6
Take Highway 36 (Boulder Turnpike) to North side of Boulder
Once past Yarmouth look for the next left turn; Lee Hill Drive
Left on Lee Hill Drive to North (Right) on Old Stage Road
Turn Left (West) on Valley Lane
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:E6
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Traveling to Boulder on Turnpike Highway 36, continue North on Foothills Parkway
Travel North 2.0 miles to Arapahoe Road
Turn East (Right) on Arapahoe Road, go toward 75th street (3.2 miles)
0.4 miles before (West) 75th there is turnoff to Left (North) for Legion Overlook
Power Plant Entrance is reached by driving 1.8 miles to 63rd Street.
Turn North and travel 0.25 miles to Power Plant Entrance.
Best Vantage Point to Look for Winter Gulls; Bill Schmoker:
"To get up on this hill (named Table Butte, I think?), get to 75th street east of Boulder.
This is the street that goes by Walden Ponds to the north. If you are coming from the north,
look for the entrance about 6/10 of a mile after you cross Valmont. If coming from the south,
you will turn about 6/10 of a mile after you cross Arapahoe. It is the only turn to the east
between Arapahoe and Valmont. Technically, the street is called Red Deer Drive, but just look
for the City of Boulder County Open Space and Mountain Parks sign and a gate. Park outside
the gate if you are visiting outside business hours, making sure not to block access.
If the gate is closed there is an unlocked pedestrian gate to enter and exit through.
Walk down the road, continuing straight across the field (a prairie dog town, but you
wouldn't know it today) towards the flat top of the hill directly to the west.
While open space property, there is no official trailhead or trail here and the place
isn't well publicized. Please be a respectful, responsible visitor here to keep birding
access open. The north side of this butte is the vantage point of choice."
N 40 01.401 W 105 10.986 Alt: 5271'
To Reach Presbyterian Church Pond:
Continue North on 63rd Street to Valmont Road.
Turn Right (East) on Valmont and then make
quick left (North) turn onto 61st Street.
Church and Pond are at this intersection.
N 40 0259 W 105 2089 Alt: 5230'
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:F7
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From Interstate 70 at Gypsum, take Exit 140.
Drive South on Gypsum Creek Road (Valley Road)
Travel approximately 8.5 miles to Cotton Pass Road.
Turn Right (West) and follow Cotton Pass Road to South.
Van Springs Reservoir is approx. 6.0 miles from Valley Road.
DeLorme 36:D1
Roads of Colorado 76:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:E10
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Take the Boulder Turnpike (Highway 36) into Boulder.
Turn West on Baseline Road.
Drive 0.3 miles on Baseline to Broadway Blvd.
Travel North 1.0 miles on Broadway to University Avenue.
Pond on Southeast corner of Intersection.
DeLorme 40:A1
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:F6
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From Grand Junction, go East on Interstate 70 to exit 49
Then 8 miles East on Highway 65 to Highway 330
Turn left (North) on Sunny side Road
Plateau Creek Wildlife Area is 1/8 mile North
Vega Reservoir is reached by continuing East on Highway 330
Turn Right (South) on Mesa County Road 60/64 at Collbran
Continue South 12 miles to Vega SRA
DeLorme 44:C3
Roads of Colorado 91:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 84:B3
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From Interstate 70, take Exit 116.
Follow signs to Southbound Highway 82.
After crossing Colorado River, turn right at West 8th Street.
Continue on W. 8th Street and then turn Right on Colorado Avenue.
Next turn left on West 7th Street.
Drive over Roaring Fork River and turn into parking area for park.
DeLorme 35:D7
Roads of Colorado 76:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:E8
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From Hasty, continue 3 miles East on Highway 50.
(Approximately 9.0 miles West of Hwy 50 & Hwy 287)
Private Reservoir; must scope from Hwy 50.
DeLorme 99:D6
Roads of Colorado 133:E3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 119:A8
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From Woodland Park, travel approx. 7.0 miles along Hwy 24 to Hwy 67.
Drive South approx. 13.5 miles on Hwy 67 to CR 81
Travel 5.5 miles on CR 81 to Goldfield.
Continue 1.5 miles on CR 81 to Victor.
DeLorme 62:C2
Roads of Colorado 112:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:H7
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 7 Exit 229 (Baseline Road).
Travel West approximately 1.0 miles on Hwy 7 to Weld County Road 7.
Drive approx. 1.0 miles North on CR 7 to Vista Parkway.
Travel West on Vista Parkway to Golf Course.
DeLorme 30:D2
Roads of Colorado 65:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:G8
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From Interstate 25, take East Prospect Road, Exit 268.
Travel Approximately 4.0 miles West on E. Prospect Road to South College Avenue.
Drive 1.0 miles South on S. College Avenue to West Drake Street.
Travel 0.2 miles West on W. Drake Street to School (300 W. Drake).
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G8
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From Boulder Turnpike (highway 36)
Take Table Mesa exit and travel west to Broadway (1.0 mile)
Turn South (Left) and drive 0.7 miles to Grinell Drive
Turn West (Right) and go to Gillaspie Drive (0.3 miles)
Turn South (Left) to parking area for Harrow Park (0.2 miles)
Viele Lake is located in Harrow Park
To reach trailhead, travel South on Broadway (highway 93) past Grinell Drive,
Turn east on Marshall (bottom of hill); South Boulder Creek trailhead is to the southeast.
DeLorme 40:A1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:G6
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From Highway 160 & Hwy 285 in Monte Vista,
Drive north through Saguache (35.2 miles) and
through Villa Grove (17.7 additional miles) and
another 3.3 miles to Forest Road NN.56.
Travel West on FR NN.56, past overhead power lines.
Check ridge on north side of FR NN.56.
When approximately 100 yards from forest look for fire ring.
Flocks of Pinyon Jays have been here early mornings and evenings.
DeLorme 70:B2
Roads of Colorado 126:C1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 99:F10
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From Interstate 25, take Mulberry Road (Highway 14) Exit 269.
Drive 4.0 miles West on Hwy 14 to College Avenue (Hwy 287/Hwy 14).
Travel 35.0 miles North on Hwy 287 to Virginia Dale.
Snow Buntings 2/13 were observed along Hwy 287, 5 miles South.
DeLorme 20:B1
Roads of Colorado 48:B1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 48:B5
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From La Junta, take highway 109 south.
After 13.0 miles, turn southwest on CR 802.
Follow Signs to Vogel Canyon.
To search for Black-throated Sparrows:
Continue South on Highway 109 for 10.0 miles to CR E.
Turn West on CR E and check gullies along road.
DeLorme 100:A3
Roads of Colorado 148:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 118:E2
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