Near Mahogany to Towhee Loop
Looking south over the valley from the top of the loop.
Near Mahogany to Towhee Loop
From the top looking east.

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Mahogany to Towhee Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A fantastic singletrack loop climbing prairie foothills on the Colorado/ Wyoming border.
5.2
mi
Distance
428
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
No dogs. Trails intermittently closed if snowy/muddy. Closures posted on the Larimer County website and at the park entrance.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.2mi
Distance
428ft
Elevation Gain
428ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
6,903ft
High Point
6,535ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The loop starts on the Mahogany Loop Trail, and all crossroads are well marked. Starting at the parking lot, hike east, warming up on a fairly flat section of trail before beginning a gentle looping climb up and around the edge of the foothills formation traveling northeast. There is an optional additional Mahogany Loop Trail will add a few miles. Continue past the loop on the Mahogany Loop Trail and continue climbing, now northwest. Connect with the Towhee Loop Trail to begin your descent from the top of the ridge, traveling now southeast. Optionally, you can continue on the Towhee Loop Trail which will also bring you back to the parking lot, adding another mile to your distance.
History & Background
This is a nationally designated historical site maintained by the City of Fort Collins.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Erin Rose