Near Howard Trail
Above Arther's Rock overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir.
Near Howard Trail
Racers heading up Arthur's Rock.
Near Howard Trail
Arthur's Rock at sunset. Photo by Bobby Burch Photography.

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Howard Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A brutal uphill to get to the higher trails in Lory.
2.2
mi
Distance
911
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.22mi
Distance
911ft
Elevation Gain
99ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
6,696ft
High Point
5,855ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The uphill is grueling on this trail. Once you summit behind Arthur's Rock, however, you can turn to descend this tree-sheltered trail, or hit one of the other great trails in the nearby.

Route Conditions

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All Clear
May 25, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
May 25, 2025
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