Fort Fred Steele

A few weeks ago we left Fort Collins for a trip to Utah. We planned several stops along the way to break up the drive. The first stop was Fort Steele. It's a perfect place for a break. 150 miles out of Fort Collins, and less than 2 miles from I-80. The fort was located where the railroad crossed the North Platte River. The fort was abandoned quite a while ago, so about all that's left are foundations, chimneys, and piles of rubble.

Among the ruins we found several artifacts from a bygone era. The colored glass was really pretty.

The old blockhouse is the only remaining structure.

Fort Steele is a fun stop. It takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to walk around the ruins- depending on how much you want to see.

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Time Needed: 30 minutes to an hour
Difficulty: Easy
Kid Friendly: Yes
Additional Info: Great rest stop off of I-80.