Where: South of State Highway 66, north of Hygiene Road,
west of North 75th Street and east of Hover Road
At first glance, you might not think there’s much happening
on the northwest end of Longmont. But one glimpse of the spectacular, 265-acre
McIntosh Lake will set you straight. Boasting one of the greatest views of the
Rocky Mountain Front Range in Colorado, the manmade lake attracts cyclists,
boaters, fishers, birdwatchers and joggers to its sunny shores.
A flat trail
(half paved, half gravel) wraps itself around the water – it’s a great walk,
jog or bike ride. Along the way, you’ll find two playgrounds, a tennis court,
wetlands, boat ramps and plenty of photo ops. Keep an eye out for a wide array
of wildlife, including blue herons, red foxes, and bald eagles. You might even
see that rarest of Colorado sights – a windsurfer.
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