Mount McConnel Trail Fishing Access Site provides access to the Cache la Poudre River via a 3-mile maintained trail starting from Mountain Park Picnic Site, located 24 miles northwest of Fort Collins on CO Highway 14.

The trailhead has limited parking (approximately 5 vehicles) with a $10 day-use fee, and offers loop hiking options including the shorter Kreutzer Nature Trail. Dogs must be leashed, and group size is limited to 12 people.