Near West Ridge Trail
View east towards Fort Collins, one mile from the summit.
Near West Ridge Trail
Northern Colorado summer wildflowers. This is called "Old Man on the Mountain".
Near West Ridge Trail
Shot of Horsetooth Rock, just before the final scramble

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West Ridge Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A rugged and rocky traverse.
1.4
mi
Distance
414
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.4mi
Distance
414ft
Elevation Gain
315ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
7,077ft
High Point
6,815ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail traverses high on Horsetooth Mountain, exposing awesome views to the west and is a great way to connect upper Towers to the rest of the park. The trail has some steep climbs with a short, ultra-steep pitch on the southern end.

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