A hugely popular outdoor recreation area was shut down in Colorado on Thursday following the report of mountain lion activity in the area.
According to Larimer County Natural Resources (LCDNR), the closure was put in place at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space on January 22, which is one of the most highly-trafficked recreation areas near Fort Collins. The closure was the result of a confirmed report of a mountain lion exhibiting what was described as “suspicious behavior” toward a hiker for an extended distance while the hiker traveled along the trail.
The decision to close the area to the public was made as a precaution, including both the main trailhead and the Soderberg trailhead. LCDNR staff was joined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel to monitor the area and look for signs of the animal, though the mountain lion was not found…